Story by© Charles LeClaire - Imagn/Images, USA Today NetworkSteve SamraTue, December 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM UTC·2 min readClemson defensive back Khalil Barnes is planning to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per On3’s Pete Nakos. He’s been with the Tigers for the past three seasons under Dabo Swinney’s watch. Barnes has amassed 139 total tackles, one sack, seven interceptions and three forced fumbles in his collegiate career. He’ll certainly be a hot commodity on the market as he enters the portal to finish out his career. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMoreover, Barnes played high school football at North Oconee (Bogart, GA), where he was a four-star prospect.
