Clemson Adds Track and Field Standout to Offensive Line

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Clemson football has added Carlito Jones, a 6-foot-8, 270-pound redshirt junior, to its offensive line. Jones previously competed in track and field for the Tigers, where he was a standout weight and hammer thrower. With several starters from the 2025 season lost to the offseason, Jones will look to immediately bolster Clemson's offensive line.

Why it matters

Clemson's offensive line took a hit in the offseason, losing several key starters. The addition of Jones, a proven athlete from the track and field team, provides the Tigers with a unique opportunity to add size and strength to the offensive front.

The details

Jones, a local product from Anderson, South Carolina, walked onto the Clemson football team this offseason after two seasons with the track and field squad. As a weight and hammer thrower, Jones recorded five top-10 finishes, including a second-place weight throw and a personal-best hammer throw. With his 6-foot-8, 270-pound frame, Jones will look to make an immediate impact on the offensive line.

• Jones joined the Clemson football team in the 2026 offseason.
• Clemson's spring campaign gets underway this week.

What’s next

Jones will look to make an immediate impact on the Clemson offensive line as the Tigers' spring campaign gets underway this week.