Clemson Tigers
· 2026-07-04
Clemson Tigers were left out of PFF's top 50 college football players list, a significant snub for the team.
The list featured many Big 10 and SEC players, but no Clemson Tigers players were included.
Clemson lost key seniors like Cade Klubnik, Blake Miller, and Antonio Williams, which may have contributed to the snub.
The snub could motivate the team, particularly players like junior standout Sammy Brown, who took on a lead role in 2025.
Brown was one of the most proven linebackers in the country, but was not included in the top 50 list.
The Clemson Tigers will face LSU Tigers on September 5, 2026, in their next game.
This season will be an opportunity for head coach Dabo Swinney to prove people wrong, with a team that has less buzz surrounding it.
And with players like edge rusher Will Heldt and wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr, the team has the talent to make a turnaround.
Heldt led the team in sacks and tackles for loss in 2025, but was left out of the top 50 list.
The wide receiver room is filled with talent, including junior Bryant Wesco Jr and T.J. Moore.
Only four wideouts were selected in the ranking, with Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith ranked No. 1.
The Clemson Tigers will have a chance to see how their wide receiving corps stacks up against Miami's Malachi Toney on October 3.
So the team is looking forward to the upcoming season, with a chance to prove themselves and make a strong comeback.
But for now, the snub is a motivation for the team to work harder and prove people wrong.
The Clemson Tigers are ready to take on the challenge and make the 2026 season one to remember.