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Clemson football tight end Ian Schieffelin arrested on suspicion of DUI
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CLEMSON — Clemson football tight end Ian Schieffelin was arrested on suspicion of DUI, the school announced on Aug. 17.
Clemson City Police Department released a statement on social media, confirming Schieffelin was arrested early in the morning of Aug. 17:
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"Following a traffic violation on Tiger Boulevard, the Clemson Police Department made the arrest of Clemson University football player Ian Schieffelin for DUI at 1:47 AM. last night. He was released on bond at 9:10 AM this morning. The investigation is still ongoing," the post said.
Schieffelin won't be available for No. 6 Clemson's season opener against No. 9 LSU on Aug. 30 (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC) at Memorial Stadium, according to coach Dabo Swinney 's statement Aug. 17.
"We are aware of Ian Schieffelin's arrest on suspicion of DUI. Clemson Athletics has a clear policy by which we will abide, so Ian will miss some competition to start this season as a consequence. We're obviously very disappointed by the situation, but we are very thankful no others were involved and no one was hurt," Swinney said.
Schieffelin, 22, joined the football program May 2 after spending four seasons playing on the basketball team. He used up his eligibility for basketball but had a final year in his five-year window to play football. He had not played competitive football since ninth grade.
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According to the Clemson athlete handbook, a player who is arrested for and/or charged with a DUI will be "withheld immediately from not less than the next 10% of their intercollegiate (championship segment) competitions."
Additionally, "the head coach will recommend, within seven days, a course of action, and upon review by the Director of Athletics, administer further sanctions if warranted."
Schieffelin, the oldest but least experienced player in Clemson's tight end room, was relearning the position this preseason. The 6-foot-7, 265-pounder said he has been learning basic plays, blocking and footwork but has felt "natural" catching jump balls in practice.
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During open-media practice sessions, he blocked for field goals and punts. Swinney has said Schieffelin would have a huge learning curve transitioning from sneakers to cleats but has made progress.
"He's trending in the right direction," Swinney said Aug. 9 after Clemson's first scrimmage. "I'm really pleased with him . . . He's got some technique things to clean up, playing a little lower and stuff like that, but he's physical."
With projected starter Olsen Patt-Henry, plus Josh Sapp, Christian Bentancur and 2025 signee Logan Brooking in the mix, it is unknown what true impact Schieffelin will have. Swinney previously said Clemson didn't need to add him to the roster, and Schieffelin was OK with whatever his role would be.
"Honestly, whatever I can do to help the team," Schieffelin said Aug. 4. "Whether it's special teams — if I can figure out some way to just help the team there. Even if it's giving out water to all the guys, I'll do it."
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Ian Schieffelin's stats with Clemson basketball
Schieffelin played in 134 games with Clemson basketball. He won the ACC's most improved player award in the 2023-24 season and helped Clemson make the Elite Eight for the second time in program history.
Last season, he made second-team All-ACC , averaging 12.4 points and leading Clemson in rebounding with 9.4 per game. His efforts helped coach Brad Brownell 's team set program records in total and conference victories.
Schieffelin had collegiate success, but he was a long shot to make the NBA. He turned down professional overseas opportunities to join Clemson football for a season.
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Derrian Carter covers Clemson athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email him at dcarter@gannett.com and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DerrianCarter00
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