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Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 17
    76
    Christopher VizzinaRS JR
    Starter
  2. 15
    61
    Chris DensonRS FR
  3. 2
    56
    Tait ReynoldsFR
RB
  1. 8
    77
    Gideon DavidsonSO
    Starter
  2. 16
    77
    Chris Johnson Jr.RS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 24
    59
    David EziomumeRS SO
WR-X
  1. 12
    87
    Bryant Wesco Jr.JR
    Starter
  2. 13
    62
    Connor SalminFR
  3. 22
    61
    Cole TurnerRS SR
WR-Z
  1. 1
    89
    T.J. MooreJR
    Starter
  2. 3
    69
    Tristan SmithSR/TR
  3. 19
    56
    Gordon Sellars IIIFR
SLOT
  1. 0
    68
    Naeem BurroughsFR
    Starter
  2. 6
    68
    Tyler BrownRS JR
  3. 10
    54
    Juju PrestonRS FR
TE
  1. 87
    83
    Christian BentancurRS SO
    Starter
  2. 11
    69
    Olsen Patt-HenrySR
  3. 7
    58
    Logan BrookingRS FR
LT
  1. 74
    84
    Brayden JacobsSO
    Starter
  2. 54
    78
    Ian ReedRS JR
LG
  1. 52
    84
    Elyjah ThurmonRS SO
    Starter
  2. 50
    78
    Collin SadlerRS SR
  3. 59
    56
    Dietrick PenningtonRS SR
C
  1. 55
    84
    Harris SewellSR
    Starter
  2. 65
    62
    Chapman PendergrassRS SR
RG
  1. 77
    74
    Ronan O'ConnellRS SO
    Starter
  2. 75
    68
    Tucker KattusRS FR
  3. 51
    62
    Gavin BlanchardRS FR
RT
  1. 63
    84
    Easton WareRS FR
    Starter
  2. 76
    68
    Mason WadeRS SO
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #25 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: 9.5 → 8.6 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 95th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #20 national

16%

Returning production: 41%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

7 adds in two-deep · avg 84 OVR · top add: J. Carter III (SS, 91, from Old Dominion)

Camp battles to watch4
Coach ClemsonTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Clemson?

Clemson Tigers starting lineup

Christopher Vizzina is the projected starting quarterback for Clemson as of August 17, 2026. Chris Denson is listed second.

Clemson also projects Gideon Davidson at running back, Bryant Wesco Jr. at wide receiver and Christian Bentancur at tight end.

The full Clemson Tigers two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Christopher Vizzina · QBGideon Davidson · RBBryant Wesco Jr. · WR-XChristian Bentancur · TE

Common questions

Who is Clemson's starting quarterback?
Christopher Vizzina is the projected starting quarterback for Clemson as of August 17, 2026. Chris Denson is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Clemson?
Gideon Davidson is the projected starter at running back for Clemson, with Chris Johnson Jr. listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Clemson?
Bryant Wesco Jr. is the projected starter at wide receiver for Clemson, with Connor Salmin listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Clemson?
Christian Bentancur is the projected starter at tight end for Clemson, with Olsen Patt-Henry listed second.
When was the Clemson Tigers depth chart last updated?
The Clemson Tigers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Clemson's record last season?
Clemson Tigers finished 7-6 (4-4 in ACC play).