Fifteen of the 22 signees in Clemson’s 2024 class are midyear enrolles, and thanks to an NCAA rule change, a bunch of the early enrollees will be with the Tigers for Gator Bowl practices in Jacksonville.

“Several of those guys are going to meet us at the bowl,” Swinney said. “They changed that rule last year to where guys could come in and get some practice with you and come to the bowl with you, the whole deal. Can’t play, but can be part of the process.”

Although they aren’t allowed to play in the bowl, they can do everything else with the team and their expenses are covered. It’s great experience for the freshmen, and Swinney noted that they’ll benefit from taking part in bowl practices.

“That’s just really helpful because you go ahead and start getting some guys acclimated and start making the transition with them,” he said.

“We’ll get started right away, get them in line,” Swinney added. “Start teaching individual, start learning, start getting to know people.”

The list of early enrollees who will be with the team at the bowl site in Jacksonville for Gator Bowl practices includes linebacker Sammy Brown, running back David Eziomume, cornerback Tavoy Feagin, cornerback Corian Gipson, kicker Nolan Hauser, safety Ricardo Jones and defensive tackle Champ Thompson, as well as preferred walk-on receiver Chase Byrd.

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