Atlantic Coast Conference2026 SEASON

ClemsonTigers

6–3OverallAtlantic Coast ConferenceAP rank not published

SP+ RANKNot publishedPreseason FPI RANKNot publishedESPN WIN TOTALNot publishedPublished line PLAYOFF ODDSNot publishedOutlet not published

Sourced. Dated. Never guessed.Dataset as of Sep 5, 2026

THE ROAD AHEAD

2026 schedule

12 games · Regular season

WEEK 1Sep 5

#24 LSU

Tiger Stadium (LA)

L 10–51FINAL

WEEK 2Sep 12

Georgia Southern

Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC)

W 22–7FINAL

WEEK 3Sep 19

North Carolina

Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC)

W 28–20FINAL

WEEK 4Sep 25

California

California Memorial Stadium

W 24–10FINAL

WEEK 5Oct 3

#5 Miami (FL)

Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC)

L 13–41FINAL

Dataset as of Sep 5, 2026. Times shown in Eastern Time.Where to watch

THE ROSTER RESHUFFLE

Transfer portal

6 in / 3 out · net +3

Incoming6

DATE

Jerome Carter

From Old Dominion

Jan 16

Elliot Washington II

From Penn State

Jan 16

Christopher Johnson

From SMU

Jan 16

Corey Myrick

From Southern Miss

Jan 16

Donovan Starr

From Auburn

Jan 16

View all 6 arrivals

Markus Strong

From Oklahoma

Jan 16

Outgoing3

DATE

Khalil Barnes

To Georgia

Jan 16

Stephiylan Green

To LSU

Jan 16

Shelton Lewis

To Arkansas

Jan 16

Verified moves · As of Sep 7, 2026Full transfer ledger

THE LOCKER ROOM

Meet the roster

121 players listed

Position groups

Expand to explore

QBChristopher Vizzina · Tait Reynolds5

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Christopher Vizzina

QB · SR

Measurements not published

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Tait Reynolds

QB · FR

Measurements not published

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Trent Pearman

QB · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Brock Bradley

QB · FR

Measurements not published

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Colson Brown

QB · SR

Measurements not published

RBGideon Davidson · Chris Johnson Jr.7

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Gideon Davidson

RB · SO

Measurements not published

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Chris Johnson Jr.

RB · SR

Measurements not published

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David Eziomume

RB · JR

Measurements not published

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Jarvis Green

RB · SR

Measurements not published

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Jay Haynes

RB · SR

Measurements not published

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Peyton Streko

RB · SR

Measurements not published

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Max Wilson

RB · JR

Measurements not published

WRBryant Wesco Jr. · T.J. Moore21

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Bryant Wesco Jr.

WR · JR

Measurements not published

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T.J. Moore

WR · JR

Measurements not published

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Tyler Brown

WR · SR

Measurements not published

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Naeem Burroughs

WR · FR

Measurements not published

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Tristan Smith

WR · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Connor Salmin

WR · FR

Measurements not published

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Gordon Sellars III

WR · FR

Measurements not published

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Cole Turner

WR · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Chris Denson

WR · SO

Measurements not published

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Juju Preston

WR · SO

Measurements not published

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Chase Byrd

WR · JR

Measurements not published

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Clark Sanderson

WR · JR

Measurements not published

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Keil McGriff

WR · FR

Measurements not published

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Cam Blivens

WR · FR

Measurements not published

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Jaylen Brown-Wallace

WR · SR

Measurements not published

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Jack Purkerson

WR · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Sam Earle

WR · JR

Measurements not published

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Luke Stubbs

WR · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Clay Swinney

WR · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Avery Wieting

WR · JR

Measurements not published

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Grady Sherrill

WR · 5TH

Measurements not published

TEOlsen Patt-Henry · Christian Bentancur6

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Olsen Patt-Henry

TE · SR

Measurements not published

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Christian Bentancur

TE · JR

Measurements not published

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Logan Brooking

TE · SO

Measurements not published

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Charlie Johnson

TE · SR

Measurements not published

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Tayveon Wilson

TE · FR

Measurements not published

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Jack Wolf

TE · SO

Measurements not published

OLBrayden Jacobs · Elyjah Thurmon20

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Brayden Jacobs

OL · SO

Measurements not published

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Elyjah Thurmon

OL · JR

Measurements not published

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Harris Sewell

OL · SR

Measurements not published

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Collin Sadler

OL · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Ronan O'Connell

OL · JR

Measurements not published

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Easton Ware

OL · SO

Measurements not published

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Ian Reed

OL · SR

Measurements not published

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Chapman Pendergrass

OL · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Tucker Kattus

OL · SO

Measurements not published

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Gavin Blanchard

OL · SO

Measurements not published

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Mason Wade

OL · JR

Measurements not published

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Grant Wise

OL · FR

Measurements not published

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Chance Barclay

OL · FR

Measurements not published

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Leo Delaney

OL · FR

Measurements not published

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Carter Scruggs

OL · FR

Measurements not published

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Adam Guthrie

OL · FR

Measurements not published

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Braden Wilmes

OL · FR

Measurements not published

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Bryce Smith

OL · SR

Measurements not published

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Carlito Jones

OL · SR

Measurements not published

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Hayes Galloway

OL · SR

Measurements not published

DLWill Heldt · Jahiem Lawson22

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Will Heldt

DE · SR

Measurements not published

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Jahiem Lawson

DE · 5TH

Measurements not published

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London Merritt

DE · SO

Measurements not published

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Darien Mayo

DE · JR

Measurements not published

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Ari Watford

DE · SO

Measurements not published

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C.J. Wesley

DE · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Armon Mason

DE · 6TH

Measurements not published

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Michael Foster

DE · FR

Measurements not published

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Connor McFadden

DE · FR

Measurements not published

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J.R. Hardrick

DE · FR

Measurements not published

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Amare Adams

DT · SO

Measurements not published

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Markus Strong

DT · SR

Measurements not published

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Vic Burley

DT · SR

Measurements not published

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Champ Thompson

DT · JR

Measurements not published

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Andy Burburija

DT · JR

Measurements not published

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Hevin Brown-Shuler

DT · JR

Measurements not published

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Kourtney Kelly

DT · JR

Measurements not published

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Kam Cody

DT · FR

Measurements not published

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Makhi Williams Lee

DT · SO

Measurements not published

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Devarrick Woods

DT · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Patrick Swygert

DT · SR

Measurements not published

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Caden Story

DL · 5TH

Measurements not published

LBSammy Brown · Kobe McCloud12

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Sammy Brown

LB · JR

Measurements not published

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Kobe McCloud

LB · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Jeremiah Alexander

LB · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Drew Woodaz

LB · JR

Measurements not published

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C.J. Kubah-Taylor

LB · JR

Measurements not published

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Fletcher Cothran

LB · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Logan Anderson

LB · SO

Measurements not published

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Brayden Reilly

LB · FR

Measurements not published

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Joseph Roberto II

LB · JR

Measurements not published

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Billy Wilkes

LB · JR

Measurements not published

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Dominic Staten

LB · SO

Measurements not published

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J.D. Bonamy

LB · FR

Measurements not published

CBAshton Hampton · Elliot Washington II9

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Ashton Hampton

CB · JR

Measurements not published

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Elliot Washington II

CB · SR

Measurements not published

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Branden Strozier

CB · SR

Measurements not published

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Corian Gipson

CB · JR

Measurements not published

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Donovan Starr

CB · SO

Measurements not published

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Myles Oliver

CB · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Shavar Young Jr.

CB · FR

Measurements not published

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Marcell Gipson Jr.

CB · FR

Measurements not published

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Davion Joyner

CB · 5TH

Measurements not published

SJerome Carter III · Corey Myrick9

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Jerome Carter III

S · JR

Measurements not published

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Corey Myrick

S · JR

Measurements not published

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Ronan Hanafin

S · SR

Measurements not published

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Kylon Griffin

S · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Noah Dixon

S · JR

Measurements not published

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Polo Anderson

S · FR

Measurements not published

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Jakarrion Kenan

S · SO

Measurements not published

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Kylen Webb

S · SR

Measurements not published

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Joe Wilkinson

S · JR

Measurements not published

DBMisun Kelley · Tyler Conner2

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Misun Kelley

DB · SR

Measurements not published

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Tyler Conner

DB · SR

Measurements not published

KNolan Hauser1

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Nolan Hauser

PK · JR

Measurements not published

PJack Smith1

—

Jack Smith

P · 5TH

Measurements not published

LSJackson Reach · Brodey Conn3

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Jackson Reach

LS · FR

Measurements not published

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Brodey Conn

LS · 5TH

Measurements not published

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J.R. Buckner

LS · JR

Measurements not published

DT/OLDietrick Pennington1

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Dietrick Pennington

DT/OL · 6TH

Measurements not published

PK/PRobert Gunn III · Charlie Reed2

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Robert Gunn III

PK/P · 5TH

Measurements not published

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Charlie Reed

PK/P · JR

Measurements not published

Inside the depth chartPROJECTED · First string by unit

Depth chart status: PROJECTED — Clemson athletics did not publish a Week 1 depth chart. Primary = Ourlads (Sept 3, 2026). Spring Greenville News projection noted where it differs.

offense

WR-XBryant Wesco Jr.

WR-ZT.J. Moore

WR-SLNaeem Burroughs

LTBrayden Jacobs

LGElyjah Thurmon

CHarris Sewell

RGRonan O'Connell

RTEaston Ware

TEChristian Bentancur

QBChristopher Vizzina

RBGideon Davidson

defense

LDEJahiem Lawson

LDTAndy Burburija

RDTAmare Adams

RDEWill Heldt

WLBJeremiah Alexander

MLBSammy Brown

LCBElliot Washington II

SSJerome Carter III

FSCorey Myrick

RCBAshton Hampton

NBCorian Gipson

special teams

PJack Smith

PKNolan Hauser

KORobert Gunn III

LSJackson Reach

HClay Swinney

PRBryant Wesco Jr.

KRTyler Brown

Availability & fantasy notebookReported roles and player status · Sep 5, 2026

Availability report

Polo Anderson

S · out_for_season · Torn ACL (camp punt drill)

Joseph Roberto II

LB · out_for_season · Torn ACL (camp)

T.J. Moore

WR · other · Lower-body; held out of early scrimmages; “close” / practicing (late Aug); Swinney Sep 1: most hands on deck, couple battling to get back

Fantasy notes

Christopher Vizzina · QB

TWO·DEEP lists Christopher Vizzina as Clemson’s starter in an OPEN BATTLE; LineStar listed him as Week 1 QB at LSU.

As of Sep 7, 2026 · active

Bryant Wesco · WR

College Football News ranked Bryant Wesco as its No. 18 fantasy wide receiver.

As of Sep 7, 2026 · active

MAKE A SATURDAY OF IT

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Watch guide

HOME FIELD

Memorial Stadium

Clemson, SC

81,500STADIUM CAPACITY

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Getting there

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ON THE AIR · LOCAL FLAGSHIP

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BEYOND THE EYE TEST

By the numbers

2026 preseason · Published, not modeled here

Preseason outlook

2026

SP+ OVERALLNot published

NATIONAL RANKNot published

OffenseNot published

Not published

DefenseNot published

Not published

Points per 20 possessions · Offense: higher is better. Defense: lower is better. Shared 0–60 scale.

ESPN FPI rank: Not published
Win total line vs. projection: Not published / Not published
Playoff probability Outlet not published: Not published

As of Sep 27, 2026

Ratings through the years

FINAL

SEASONSP+ / FEIRANK

20259.5 SP+#34

20240.7 FEI#17

20230.5 FEI#24

20220.6 FEI#20

20210.5 FEI#30

20201.0 FEI#4

Earlier seasons

20191.5 FEI#4

20181.5 FEI#3

20171.3 FEI#4

20161.2 FEI#5

20151.0 FEI#3

20140.6 FEI#20

20130.8 FEI#17

20120.6 FEI#18

20110.2 FEI#48

20100.4 FEI#33

BUILT OVER SATURDAYS

The program archive

Season records & national player finishes

Season by season

Published team statistics by season. PPG means points per game.
Season	Record	PPG for	PPG against
2025	7-6	27.2	20.5
2024	10-4	34.7	23.4
2023	9-4	29.8	21.1
2022	11-3	33.2	20.9
2021	10-3	26.3	14.8
2020	10-2	43.5	20.2
2019	14-1	43.9	13.5
2018	15-0	44.3	13.1
2017	12-2	33.3	13.6
2016	14-1	39.2	18.0
2015	14-1	38.5	21.7
2014	10-3	30.8	16.7
2013	11-2	40.2	22.2
2012	11-2	41.0	24.8

Top-10 finishes

Individual national statistical leaderboards · Not team poll finishes

Ricardo Jones

Interceptions

2025

#10

Cade Klubnik

Passing Td

2024

#10

Cade Klubnik

Passing Yards

2024

T.J. Parker

Sacks

2024

Trevor Lawrence

Passing Td

2020

Trevor Lawrence

Passing Yards

2020

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Amari Rodgers

Receiving Td

2020

#10

Amari Rodgers

Receiving Yards

2020

Trevor Lawrence

Passing Rating

2019

#10

Trevor Lawrence

Passing Td

2019

#10

Trevor Lawrence

Passing Yards

2019

Travis Etienne

Rushing Td

2019

Travis Etienne

Rushing Yards

2019

Travis Etienne

Rushing Td

2018

Travis Etienne

Rushing Yards

2018

Clelin Ferrell

Sacks

2018

Deshaun Watson

Passing Td

2016

Deshaun Watson

Passing Yards

2016

Mike Williams

Receiving Td

2016

Deshaun Watson

Passing Td

2015

Deshaun Watson

Passing Yards

2015

#10

Artavis Scott

Receiving Td

2015

Shaq Lawson

Sacks

2015

Kevin Dodd

Sacks

2015

Vic Beasley

Sacks

2014

Tajh Boyd

Passing Rating

2013

Sammy Watkins

Receiving Yards

2013

Vic Beasley

Sacks

2013

Tajh Boyd

Passing Rating

2012

#10

Tajh Boyd

Passing Td

2012

#10

Tajh Boyd

Passing Yards

2012

DeAndre Hopkins

Receiving Yards

2012

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