Clemson signed former Alabama edge rusher Jeremiah Alexander from the transfer portal Wednesday to help fill one of its biggest needs on defense.
The Tigers have now brought in three players through the portal, including Purdue defensive end Will Heldt and Missouri State receiver Tristan Smith.
Coach Dabo Swinney had been criticized for his reluctance to use the portal in the past, particularly after Clemson signed zero players from the portal in the 2024 cycle. Swinney, however, has said "we're gonna do what's best for Clemson, whether it's get a portal guy or take a high school kid, and that's a year-to-year thing.