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5 intriguing players who stood out for Dabo Swinney at Clemson football spring game
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CLEMSON — Clemson football 's spring game introduced fans to new faces and reminded them of old ones.
The Orange team won 23-3 vs. the White team on March 28 at Memorial Stadium.
Here are Clemson 's new additions or players you may have forgotten who stood out during the spring game.
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London Merritt , DE
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney waves to fans and greets them at Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson running back Gideon Davidson (8) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson offensive lineman Collin Sadler (50) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson offensive lineman Chapman Pendergrass (65) during the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik, middle, with fiancée is Macey Matthews and parents
Tod and Kim Klubnik, during the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnic, left, gets a hug from former quarterback Tajh Boyd as his name is added to the walk of captains along Tiger Walk, before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Fans look at the walk of captains before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Fans look at the walk of captains before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Fans play corn hole before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Family of 2025-26 captains honorees pose before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Tristan Leigh honorary captain before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Tyler Venables honorary captain before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Blake Miller honorary captain before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Wade Woodaz honorary captain before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Cade Klubnik honorary captain before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Adam Randall honorary captain before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Walker Parks honorary captain before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Photographers look at names to be revealed along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Securty on the rooftops of Memorial Stadium during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Photographers get ready for Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney waves to fans and greets them at Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney waves to fans and greets them at Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney waves to fans and greets them at Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney waves to fans and greets them at Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney waves to fans and greets them at Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney talks about the importance of each season of team captains honored along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney talks about the importance of each season of team captains honored along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Former football players Adam Randall, left, Cade Klubnik, and Walker Parks at the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik, middle, with fiancée is Macey Matthews and parents
Tod and Kim Klubnik, during the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks with family during the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Former Clemson offensive lineman Blake Miller with family during the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson safety Polo Anderson (11), left, and safety Kylon Griffin (18), middle, during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson safety Kylon Griffin (18), middle,during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson kicker Nolan Hauser (81) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson offensive lineman Brayden Jacobs (74) during the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson defensive end Darien Mayo (49) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson defensive end Darien Mayo (49) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson linebacker Sammy Brown (47) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson defensive lineman Amare Adams (95) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson wide receiver Gordon Sellars III (19) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson receiver Jalen Brown-Wallace (86) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson cornerback Ashton Hampton (2) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson receiver Tyler Brown (6) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr (12) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson safety Noah Dixon (27) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Clemson receiver Charlie Johnson (85) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
New team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
Former Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz during the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney waves to fans and greets them at Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney waves to fans and greets them at Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson running back Gideon Davidson (8) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson offensive lineman Collin Sadler (50) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson offensive lineman Chapman Pendergrass (65) during the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik, middle, with fiancée is Macey Matthews and parents
Tod and Kim Klubnik, during the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnic, left, gets a hug from former quarterback Tajh Boyd as his name is added to the walk of captains along Tiger Walk, before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Fans look at the walk of captains before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Fans look at the walk of captains before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Fans play corn hole before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Family of 2025-26 captains honorees pose before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Tristan Leigh honorary captain before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Tyler Venables honorary captain before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Blake Miller honorary captain before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Wade Woodaz honorary captain before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Cade Klubnik honorary captain before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Adam Randall honorary captain before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Walker Parks honorary captain before the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Photographers look at names to be revealed along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Securty on the rooftops of Memorial Stadium during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Photographers get ready for Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney waves to fans and greets them at Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney waves to fans and greets them at Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney waves to fans and greets them at Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney waves to fans and greets them at Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney waves to fans and greets them at Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney talks about the importance of each season of team captains honored along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney talks about the importance of each season of team captains honored along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Former football players Adam Randall, left, Cade Klubnik, and Walker Parks at the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik, middle, with fiancée is Macey Matthews and parents
Tod and Kim Klubnik, during the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks with family during the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Blake Miller with family during the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson safety Polo Anderson (11), left, and safety Kylon Griffin (18), middle, during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson safety Kylon Griffin (18), middle,during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson kicker Nolan Hauser (81) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson offensive lineman Brayden Jacobs (74) during the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson defensive end Darien Mayo (49) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson defensive end Darien Mayo (49) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Sammy Brown, Clemson Tigers football linebacker for coach Dabo Swinney
Clemson linebacker Sammy Brown (47) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson defensive lineman Amare Adams (95) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson wide receiver Gordon Sellars III (19) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson receiver Jalen Brown-Wallace (86) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson cornerback Ashton Hampton (2) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson receiver Tyler Brown (6) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr (12) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson safety Noah Dixon (27) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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Clemson receiver Charlie Johnson (85) during Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
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New team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
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Former Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz during the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina)
The Colorado transfer had four tackles, including three for loss and 2.5 sacks, and a quarterback hurry. To protect quarterbacks, plays were blown dead when a defender got near one and ruled a sack/tackle.
London Merritt started behind Will Heldt and Jahiem Lawson but showcased his speed and power against Clemson 's second- and third-team offensive line. Merritt has three years of eligibility remaining but has shown he can be a contributor when he rotates into games.
Vic Burley , DT
Vic Burley was a four-star recruit who never found his footing at Clemson. He missed the 2023 season with knee injuries and made one start over the next two seasons as Peter Woods , DeMonte Capehart and Stephiylan Green all passed him.
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With that trio gone, Burley has a chance to live up to his high-school billing. He was dominant in Clemson's spring game, recording three tackles including 2.5 sacks and one pass breakup.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is optimistic that can show up when the 2026 season comes.
"He's a guy we're counting on," Swinney said. "If he don't do it, it ain't nobody's fault but his because he can."
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Gordon Sellars III , WR
Gordon Sellars III, a four-star freshman wide receiver, was among three midyear wideouts to enroll at Clemson before spring practice. He and the other freshmen, Naeem Burroughs and Connor Salmin, had more playing time this spring with Bryant Wesco Jr. , T.J. Moore , Cole Turner and Tristan Smith all missing time because of injuries.
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This led to Sellars earning first-team reps, and he showcased his skills with a three-catch 34-yard performance. He caught a back-shoulder 8-yard touchdown from quarterback Christopher Vizzina in the second quarter.
Sellars did have two miscues though, not running the correct route on the game's first drive and not catching a high pass from Vizzina.
Darien Mayo, DE
Another rotational edge rusher Clemson will rely on is Darien Mayo. The sophomore has played in 10 games in his career with just five tackles. Yet, with T.J. Parker and Cade Denhoff gone, Mayo will have more opportunities.
The 6-foot-7, 270-pound defensive end had six tackles, including 2.5 for loss and one sack.
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Christian Bentancur , TE
With starting tight-end Olsen Patt-Henry out for spring with a patella tendon injury, sophomore Christian Bentancur had received more opportunities with the first-team offense.
He logged four catches for 45 yards, acting as a security blanket for Vizzina on third downs and long-yardage situations in the exhibition. Bentancur was also crucial in the run game, helping running back Gideon Davidson rush for a game-long 35 yards on a play.
Derrian Carter covers Clemson athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email him at DCarter@usatodayco.com and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DerrianCarter00
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