Key Highlights
- 2, but there are numerous quarterbacks who have announced they will enter, can come to Clemson and compete for the starting job.
- An intriguing option is Florida's DJ Lagway, a former five-star recruit who had Clemson as a finalist in the 2024 cycle. He had a rough year, throwing an SEC-high 14 interceptions en route to the Gators having a 4-8 record, but a change of scenery with a familiar program and staff could be what Lagway needs.
- He has a two years of eligibility remaining. Another option is Cincinnati transfer Brendan Sorsby.
- He played four seasons (two with Indiana; two with the Bearcats), throwing for over 7,000 yards with 60 touchdowns and 18 interceptions and rushing for over 1,200 yards.
- He has one year of eligibility remaining but could be an instant-impact addition to propel Clemson's offense. If Clemson misses out on those players, Swinney could pursue other candidates, including Old Dominion's Colton Joseph, Central Florida's Tayven Jackson, App State's AJ Swann and Michigan's Jadyn DavisAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementA longshot option is Nebraska transfer Dylan Raiola, who spent two seasons with the Cornhuskers. Since 2021, Clemson has taken two portal quarterbacks: Hunter Johnson (2022) and Paul Tyson (2023), but neither made a start with the Tigers.
