Clemson Tigers Depth Chart

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ACC1-1 (2026)#20 Recruiting41% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 18, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 17
    73
    Christopher VizzinaRS JR
    Starter
  2. 2
    59
    Tait ReynoldsFR
  3. 14
    51
    Trent PearmanRS SR
RB
  1. 8
    73
    Gideon DavidsonSO
    Starter
  2. 16
    73
    Chris Johnson Jr.RS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 21
    58
    Jarvis GreenRS JR
WR-X
  1. 12
    84
    Bryant Wesco Jr.JR
    Starter
  2. 19
    59
    Gordon Sellars IIIFR
  3. 13
    53
    Connor SalminFR
WR-Z
  1. 1
    85
    T.J. MooreJR
    Starter
  2. 3
    65
    Tristan SmithSR/TR
  3. 0
    53
    Naeem BurroughsFR
SLOT
  1. 6
    71
    Tyler BrownRS JR
    Starter
  2. 10
    57
    Juju PrestonRS FR
TE
  1. 87
    79
    Christian BentancurRS SO
    Starter
  2. 11
    65
    Olsen Patt-HenrySR
  3. 7
    54
    Logan BrookingRS FR
LT
  1. 74
    80
    Brayden JacobsSO
    Starter
  2. 54
    74
    Ian ReedRS JR
LG
  1. 52
    80
    Elyjah ThurmonRS SO
    Starter
  2. 50
    74
    Collin SadlerRS SR
C
  1. 55
    80
    Harris SewellSR
    Starter
  2. 65
    59
    Chapman PendergrassRS SR
RG
  1. 77
    70
    Ronan O'ConnellRS SO
    Starter
  2. 75
    64
    Tucker KattusRS FR
  3. 51
    58
    Gavin BlanchardRS FR
RT
  1. 63
    80
    Easton WareRS FR
    Starter
  2. 76
    64
    Mason WadeRS SO

Next game kickoff time

Clemson Tigers plays North Carolina at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachDabo Swinneysince 2016
Offensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet
Defensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

What's Next

Who do they play next?vs North Carolina · Sat, Sep 19 · 12:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Christopher Vizzina — starting quarterback for ClemsonHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Clemson
2026 Schedule

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    Team Analysis
    WHY #44 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-1.0 pts

    Lost to LSU Tigers, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

    2025 SP+: 5.2

    85%

    Roster talent: 88th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #20 national

    6%

    Returning production: 41%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    10 adds in two-deep · avg 82 OVR · top add: C. Myrick (SS, 91, from Southern Miss)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach ClemsonTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 18, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Clemson?

    Clemson Tigers starting lineup

    Christopher Vizzina is the projected starting quarterback for Clemson as of September 18, 2026. Tait Reynolds is listed second.

    Clemson also projects Gideon Davidson at running back, Bryant Wesco Jr. at wide receiver and Christian Bentancur at tight end.

    The full Clemson Tigers two-deep was last updated September 18, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Christopher Vizzina · QBGideon Davidson · RBBryant Wesco Jr. · WR-XChristian Bentancur · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Clemson's starting quarterback?
    Christopher Vizzina is the projected starting quarterback for Clemson as of September 18, 2026. Tait Reynolds is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Clemson?
    Gideon Davidson is the projected starter at running back for Clemson, with Chris Johnson Jr. listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Clemson?
    Bryant Wesco Jr. is the projected starter at wide receiver for Clemson, with Gordon Sellars III listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Clemson?
    Christian Bentancur is the projected starter at tight end for Clemson, with Olsen Patt-Henry listed second.
    When was the Clemson Tigers depth chart last updated?
    The Clemson Tigers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 18, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Clemson's record last season?
    Clemson Tigers finished 7-6 (4-4 in ACC play).
    When does Clemson Tigers play next?
    Clemson Tigers plays North Carolina at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

    Full Clemson roster

    Every player on the Clemson Tigers depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Bryant Wesco Jr., Gordon Sellars III, Connor Salmin

    WR: T.J. Moore, Tristan Smith, Naeem Burroughs

    WR: Tyler Brown, Juju Preston

    LT: Brayden Jacobs, Ian Reed

    LG: Elyjah Thurmon, Collin Sadler

    C: Harris Sewell, Chapman Pendergrass

    RG: Ronan O'Connell, Tucker Kattus, Gavin Blanchard

    RT: Easton Ware, Mason Wade

    TE: Christian Bentancur, Olsen Patt-Henry, Logan Brooking

    QB: Christopher Vizzina, Tait Reynolds, Trent Pearman

    RB: Gideon Davidson, Chris Johnson Jr., Jarvis Green, David Eziomume

    Defense

    DE: Jahiem Lawson, London Merritt, C.J. Wesley, Ari Watford

    DT: Andy Burburija, Champ Thompson, Kam Cody

    DT: Amare Adams, Devarrick Woods, Dietrick Pennington, Makhi Williams Lee

    DE: Will Heldt, Darien Mayo, Caden Story, Armon Mason

    WLB: Jeremiah Alexander, Kobe McCloud, Drew Woodaz

    MLB: Sammy Brown, C.J. Kubah-Taylor, Fletcher Cothran

    CB: Ashton Hampton, Branden Strozier

    SS: Corey Myrick, Ronan Hanafin

    FS: Jerome Carter III, Kylon Griffin, Jakarrion Kenan

    CB: Elliot Washington II, Donovan Starr

    NB: Corian Gipson, Misun Kelley, Noah Dixon

    RES: Kourtney Kelly, Polo Anderson, Joseph Roberto II, Cole Turner, Peyton Streko

    RES: Clay Swinney, Markus Strong

    SUS: Vic Burley

    Special Teams

    PT: Jack Smith, Robert Gunn III

    PK: Nolan Hauser, Robert Gunn III

    KO: Robert Gunn III, Charlie Reed

    LS: Jackson Reach, Brodey Conn, J.R. Buckner

    H: Jack Smith

    PR: Bryant Wesco Jr., T.J. Moore, Chase Byrd

    KR: Chris Johnson Jr., Tyler Brown