In Clemson’s regular-season finale win at South Carolina, Jones recorded two interceptions and had a game-icing 12-yard interception return for a touchdown off USC quarterback LaNorris Sellers in the fourth quarter of a 28-14 win.

Clemson safety Ricardo Jones announced he is entering the transfer portal. He spent two years with Clemson and led the ACC in interceptions in 2025.

According to a report from ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel, starting safety Ricardo Jones has decided to enter the transfer portal. Losing him will be a brutal blow for the Clemson defense.

Clemson defensive tackle Stephiylan Green entered the transfer portal when it opened on Jan. 2. He spent three seasons with the Tigers.

Sapp (6-2, 235) appeared in 41 career games for Clemson over four years but only started twice. For most of this season, he operated as the team’s No. 3 tight end behind starter Olsen Patt-Henry and top backup Christian Bentancur .

Clemson’s transfer losses increased on Friday as the portal officially opened. It’s become abundantly clear Dabo Swinney and the Tigers will have to restock along the defensive line.

Eli Wood, the plucky walk-on who willed his way to a career-high 16 catches in 2025, has entered the transfer portal, and is ostensibly on his way out of the UVA Football program. Have to assume here that he is seeing the writing on the wall.

Not known for using the portal, the Clemson Tigers could be forced to step out of its comfort zone after 2025's 7-6 finish.