Clemson Tigers Bolster Secondary With Transfer Portal Additions

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The Clemson Tigers' defensive back room struggled mightily last season, prompting head coach Dabo Swinney and defensive coordinator Tom Allen to overhaul the unit. Along with bringing in former Clemson players Nolan Turner and Corico Wright as position coaches, the Tigers have added two key transfers in Jerome Carter III and Corey Myrick to help solidify the secondary.

Why it matters

Clemson's pass defense was a major weakness in 2025, allowing opponents to routinely gash the Tigers through the air. The additions of Carter III and Myrick, who have proven themselves as playmakers at the FBS level, could help shore up the secondary and return Clemson's defense to its usual high standard.

The details

Carter III tied for the second-most interceptions in the FBS last season with six, while also recording 75 tackles. Myrick has starting experience at the FBS level as well. The two transfers will be expected to step in and immediately improve a Clemson secondary that was depleted by departures.

• Clemson lost 73 combined starts from departing defensive backs Avieon Terrell, Ricardo Jones and Khalil Barnes.
• Carter III had 11 tackles in a 2025 game against Indiana and recorded an interception against Virginia Tech.

What’s next

The Tigers will look for Carter III and Myrick to immediately step in and solidify the secondary, as Clemson aims to return to its usual defensive dominance in the ACC.