Transfer update: How former Clemson players are doing at their new schools
Clemson football had seven transfers during the most recent portal cycle. How are those former Tigers performing at their new schools?
With Clemson (3-4, 2-3 ACC) heading into its second off week, here’s a look at how its transfers from recent cycles are playing for their new teams.
Players are listed alphabetically and by transfer cycle.
Update on 2024 Clemson transfers
Clemson had seven scholarship departures last year.
DB Sherrod Covil Jr. (Virginia Tech): Appeared in the first two games of the season but did not record any statistics. Covil hasn’t appeared in a game for the Hokies since Sept. 6 and was listed as out/unavailable for two recent ACC games.
DB Tavoy Feagin (Ole Miss): Has played in all seven games for No. 8 Ole Miss on special teams after transferring from Clemson in the spring.
ATH Marquise Henderson (none): Henderson entered the portal after being dismissed from Clemson over the summer. He committed to Liberty, but the school later said he had never enrolled. He isn’t playing anywhere this season.
DE A.J. Hoffler (Georgia Tech): Listed as a starting defensive end for No. 7 Georgia Tech, Hoffler has six tackles and one sack in four games. He’s started three games in a row after being hampered by an early hamstring injury.
WR Noble Johnson (Arizona State): Listed as a co-backup at one of No. 24 Arizona State’s receiver spots. Johnson has played in two games and has zero catches.
DB Caleb Nix (Jacksonville State): The former Clemson walk-on gets a mention here because he’s emerged as a starter at safety for FBS Jax State. Nix has 28 tackles in seven games and returned a fumble 45 yards for a touchdown last week.
WR Troy Stellato (Kentucky): Stellato is listed as a co-starter at receiver. He caught one pass for four yards on Saturday vs. Texas, his only catch this year.
DT Tré Williams (Michigan): Veteran has carved out a nice role for the No. 25 Wolverines, playing in all seven games with 11 tackles and three TFLs.
Update on 2023 Clemson transfers
Seven players who left Clemson after the 2023 season are still playing.
TE Sage Ennis (Virginia): Ennis is a co-starter at tight end for Tony Elliott and No. 16 UVA. He has seven catches for 70 yards and three touchdowns this season.
QB Hunter Helms (Clemson): Helms spent the 2024 season at Rhode Island, appearing nine games. He’s back at Clemson as player-coach and emergency QB.
DL Adam Kissayi (Minnesota): Has three tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss in five games after redshirting during his 2024 debut season with Minnesota.
DE David Ojiegbe (Norfolk State): Leads FCS Norfolk State with six tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks and also has 28 tackles. Ojiegbe played the 2024 season at Pitt.
OL Zack Owens (Mississippi State): Owens has started all seven games at right guard for Mississippi State this season after playing at Colorado in 2024.
CB Toriano Pride Jr. (Missouri): An every-game starter at cornerback for No. 15 Missouri, Pride has 12 tackles and an interception in seven games.
RB Domonique Thomas (Ole Miss): Has appeared in three of seven games for the Rebels as a deep backup running back and special teams contributor.
Update on 2022 Clemson transfers
Six players who left Clemson after the 2022 season are still playing.
WR Dacari Collins (Louisville): After playing two years at N.C. State, Collins is now a backup receiver at No. 19 Louisville. He has eight catches for 126 yards.
DB Fred Davis II (Northwestern): Davis is firmly in the rotation, appearing in all seven games with 21 tackles and six pass breakups for the Big Ten Wildcats. This is Davis’ fourth college stop (Clemson, UCF, Jacksonville State).
LB TJ Dottery (Ole Miss): Dottery continues to star for the No. 8 Rebels after being dismissed from Clemson two years ago. He has a team-high 46 tackles as well as a forced fumble and has started 17 straight games at linebacker.
DB Malcolm Greene (UMass): Veteran has 22 tackles and a pass breakup for the Minutemen in six games. Greene previously played at Virginia.
QB Billy Wiles (App State): Wiles has gone from Clemson to App State to Southern Miss to App State (again). He is serving as the Mountaineers’ backup quarterback.
WR E.J. Williams Jr. (Indiana): Williams entered the portal last year but decided to stick with Indiana and Curt Cignetti. He’s played in seven games (six starts) for No. 2 IU and has 19 catches for 212 yards and three touchdowns.
Updates on other Clemson football transfers
No players who transferred from Clemson after the 2019, 2020 or 2021 seasons are still playing college football, per The State’s research.
Worth noting: Former Clemson/Wisconsin RB Chez Mellusi decided against pursuing a waiver for a seventh year of eligibility, and former Clemson offensive lineman Mitchell Mayes was denied an extra year of eligibility at Charlotte in 2025.
This story was originally published October 21, 2025 at 7:30 AM.
