The Clemson Tigers dipped into the transfer portal again, coming out with one of the best players available; Will Heldt of the Purdue Boilermakers. The Clemson Tigers were the only power conference program to not dip into the transfer portal in recent years.

When portal receiver Tristan Smith announced a commitment to Clemson on Monday, it was a move that sent shockwaves throughout the college football world. Due to Dabo Swinney’s lack of

It's portal palooza for Clemson and coach Dabo Swinney, who after being the lone Power Four program not to add a transfer from the portal last offseason has brought on its second this week in ex-Purdue defensive end Will Heldt.

Smith, who starred at Southeast Missouri State in 2024, is the first significant transfer addition of the Dabo Swinney era at Clemson.

Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney adjusted to the times and made history for the Tigers' program in the transfer portal

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney discussed the NCAA transfer portal during his media availability on Wednesday evening, explaining how the Tigers strategically approach its use. Swinney emphasized that while Clemson doesn’t heavily rely on the portal,

Heldt appeared in 24 games and this fall was credited with 56 tackles, 10 behind the line of scrimmage, with five sacks and a fumble recovery he took 16 yards for a touchdown.