Clemson transfer safety Ricardo Jones has committed to play for Vanderbilt in the 2026 season, On3’s Hayes Fawcett has learned. He played the past two seasons with the Tigers and will have two years of eligibility remaining. Jones stepped into a starting role this past season after playing 12 games in a reserve role as […]

Clemson safety Ricardo Jones announced he is entering the transfer portal. He spent two years with Clemson and led the ACC in interceptions in 2025.

It got so Clemson coach Dabo Swinney could barely watch the tape anymore from last year's loss to rival South Carolina, an agonizing ending where the Tigers had led throughout until LaNorris Sellers' amazing 20-yard burst to the end zone just over a minute to play. Clemson's defense made sure to change things around this year. Yes, Sellers' threw for a season-high 382 yards and two touchdowns, but Tigers defensive back Ricardo Jones picked off Sellers twice for a 28-14 victory over their rival on Saturday.