Clemson football’s transfer portal tracker ahead of make-or-break 2026

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The 2026 transfer portal cycle is shaping up to be one of the most important windows of the Dabo Swinney era for Clemson football.

Not just because of who might be coming or going, but because of what it represents for the program as a whole. Clemson has long been known for its continuity, development, and resistance to wholesale roster churn. That identity hasn’t disappeared, but the sport around it has changed fast, and this portal period will be a real stress test of how Clemson adapts without losing its core.

Roster management is no longer a quiet offseason exercise. It is a daily, public process, and every move carries weight. From depth chart battles to unexpected departures, the Tigers are navigating a portal landscape that is more aggressive, more transactional, and more unforgiving than ever. For Clemson, the stakes are especially high as the program looks to stabilize key positions, replace outgoing production, and add experience where it is needed most.

This tracker will keep tabs on every portal related move involving Clemson, including entries, exits, and commitments. Follow along with us for the most crucial transfer portal in Clemson football history.

PLAYERS LEAVING IN THE TRANSFER PORTAL:

Stephiylan Green

Position: DT

Green is a significant loss. It looked like he was on his way to being a starter and flashed some serious potential.

New Team: N/A

Markus Dixon

Position: DE

A rotational loss for the Tigers, but with the losses on the defensive line it could matter in the long run. It’ll be interesting to see how Dabo Swinney and Tom Allen attack the transfer portal with these losses.

New Team: N/A

Caden Story

Position: DL

Another rotational piece lost for the Tigers. Story will look to earn a starting role elsewhere.

New Team: N/A

Josh Sapp

Position: Tight End

Similar to Story, Sapp is likely looking for greater opportunity in his final season. The Tigers have some depth at tight end, even with Sapp’s departure.

New Team: N/A

Michael Mankaka

Position: Defensive Back

A former walk-on, Mankaka is following the trend of wanting to get some play time in his final season.

New Team: N/A

Rob Billings

Position: Safety

Billings leaves with a couple of years of eligibility. He never started a game for the Tigers.

New Team: N/A

Jamal Anderson

Position: Linebacker

Anderson looked like he was stepping into a starting role in 2026. He’s now in the portal with no update on his next team.

New Team: N/A

Khalil Barnes

Safety

Barnes is a huge loss for the Tigers. 30 starts is tough to replace.

New Team: N/A

Dee Crayton

Position: Linebacker

Crayton appeared in 30 games for the Tigers but didn’t pick up a start. He would have in 2026, but another big linebacker loss for Clemson instead.

New Team: N/A

Shelton Lewis

Position: CB

Lewis let the Tigers know way back on October 2nd he wasn’t coming back.

New Team: N/A

Keith Adams Jr.

Position: Running back

Adams left with a bang. Definitely some choice words from the former Tiger. I guess we’ll have to see if he can back his talk.

New Team: N/A

Marquise Henderson

Position: Running back/Athlete

Henderson was dismissed by the team in June.

New Team: N/A

PLAYERS TRANSFERRING TO CLEMSON

None as of 1/2/26.

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