Clemson Football Coach Praises Transfer Cornerback as Top Performer

Dabo Swinney highlights standout player in spring scrimmage

Mar. 12, 2026 at 2:06am

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Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney praised transfer cornerback Elliot Washington II as the team's top performer through the first eight spring practices and a recent scrimmage. Swinney highlighted Washington's strong play, saying he has been "by far to me, the best guy in camp."

Why it matters

Clemson is looking to reload its roster after losing several key players to the NFL draft, and the strong performance of transfer cornerback Elliot Washington II is an encouraging sign for the Tigers' secondary heading into the 2026 season.

The details

During Clemson's closed scrimmage on March 11, coach Dabo Swinney singled out transfer cornerback Elliot Washington II as the team's top performer so far this spring. Swinney said Washington has stood out above the rest of the players in the first eight practices.

  • Clemson has held eight spring practices so far.
  • The scrimmage that Swinney discussed took place on March 11, 2026.

The players

Dabo Swinney

The head football coach of the Clemson Tigers.

Elliot Washington II

A transfer cornerback who has been the top performer for Clemson through the first eight spring practices and a recent scrimmage.

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What they’re saying

“Elliot Washington has been, by far to me, the best guy in camp,”

— Dabo Swinney, Head Football Coach

The takeaway

Clemson's strong spring performance from transfer cornerback Elliot Washington II is an encouraging sign for the Tigers' secondary as they look to reload their roster ahead of the 2026 season.