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Troy Stellato enters transfer portal. How it affects Clemson football’s depth chart
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CLEMSON — Clemson football wide receiver Troy Stellato announced Tuesday he is entering the transfer portal after four seasons with the Tigers.
Stellato, a redshirt junior, has two years of eligibility remaining. He announced his intentions to enter the portal when it opens on Monday on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"After much thought, prayer and discussions with my family, I have decided to enter my name into the Transfer Portal," Stellato said.
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Clemson coach Dabo Swinney announced Stellato suffered a season-ending thumb injury leading up to The Citadel game in Week 13. This was Stellato's third season-ending injury of his career. Through nine games and five starts this season, Stellato recorded 25 catches for 264 yards and one touchdown. In his Clemson career, he has 66 catches for 616 yards and two touchdowns.
Why did Troy Stellato enter the transfer portal?
Stellato lost playing time to emerging freshman wide receivers T.J. Moore and Bryant Wesco Jr. Despite being listed as a co-star, Moore, Wesco and Antonio Williams dominated receiver snaps.
Troy Stellato transfer portal landing spots
Stellato is looking for an opportunity to start and perform. Any team looking for a veteran receiver who excels at the slot position and has seasons of experience will be on the lookout for him.
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Clemson football players in transfer portal
Stellato is the first Clemson player to announce he is entering the portal this season.
When does transfer portal close?
The portal opens Dec. 9. and closes on Dec. 28.
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
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Why Troy Stellato entered transfer portal, how Clemson football is affected
