CLEMSON — Ian Schieffelin’s move to the Clemson football team makes a lot of sense.

In case you missed it earlier on Wednesday, Schieffelin is expected to join the Clemson football team this fall.

Why does it make sense?

Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney has been clamoring for Schieffelin to play football the last two years.

“I’d definitely have a spot and we would have a lot of revenue sharing if he wanted to pass up wherever he is going (after basketball season) and come over here,” Swinney said back in October of last year.

Where could the Tigers use Schieffelin?

“He could play whatever he wanted to play,” Swinney said.

Schieffelin played quarterback in high school, but considering the Tigers already have someone in place there, tight end seems like the most logical position at the moment.

Though the tight end position is very complicated to learn as well, Schieffelin does not necessarily have to do everything the tight ends are asked to do.

For instance, considering he has just one year of eligibility, you do not want him to learn blocking schemes. It is just wasting an opportunity.

What you want is for Schieffelin to learn the passing concepts. You want him running routes and watching film on Jake Briningstool, studying his footwork and how he used his big frame to get open.

Schieffelin (6-8, 240) can be a big target in Garrett Riley’s offense, giving Clemson another jump-ball catcher in the red zone to go with transfer wide receiver Tristan Smith (6-5, 205).

The second-team All-ACC basketball performer can also be used in short yardage situations or on goal line. Remember, he played quarterback in high school, so it is possible to put him under center and use him for the “tush-push” play the Philadelphia Eagles have made so popular.

As for playing tight end, Schieffelin has a legit opportunity to come in and compete against junior Josh Sapp and freshman Logan Brooking. Those two are likely to be more pass-catching tight ends when Clemson goes to 12 (1 running back, 2 tight ends) and 22 personnel (2 RBs, 2 TE), while Olsen Patt-Henry and Christian Bentancur are the Tigers more versatile tight ends that can block and catch passes.

Defensive end is another position Schieffelin could play. However, he will be limited on what he can do as a defensive end and will likely only be on the field in passing situations.

Swinney feels Schieffelin would make an unbelievable left tackle, however, he knows that position isn’t sexy enough.

“Nobody gets too excited about left tackle. Schieff would probably want to be a (defensive end) or tight end,” Swinney said.

I guess we will all find out soon enough.