Ian Schieffelin has released a statement pertaining to his recent DUI arrest.
The Clemson Insider received the statement from his attorney, R. Mills Ariail, Jr.
“On Sunday, August 17, 2025, I was charged by the City of Clemson Police Department with Driving Under the Influence (DUI). After all the evidence was reviewed, the DUI charge has been dismissed by the City of Clemson Police Department and I accepted a traffic ticket for Reckless Driving. As part of the resolution of this matter, I will not be allowed to play in the home opener against LSU. I am determined to learn from this experience and move forward with renewed focus.”
“I fully understand the responsibility that comes with being a student-athlete at Clemson, and I remain committed to conducting myself in a manner that reflects positively on the university, my teammates, the athletic department, and myself. I also want to emphasize my continued respect for law enforcement and the City of Clemson Police Department.”
“I have learned a valuable lesson from this experience and my commitment is to grow from this, and to represent Clemson with the integrity and character it deserves.”
The former Clemson basketball star turned football player was arrested on suspicion of DUI in the early morning hours of Aug. 17. Officer Tyler Cantrell of the city of Clemson Police Department pulled Schieffelin over during a traffic stop.
The incident occurred at 1:37 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17. The traffic stop was located on Tiger Blvd. (Hwy. 123) in Clemson.
According to the incident report filed by Officer Cantrell, while patrolling along Tiger Blvd., heading towards Oconee bridge, and within the city limits of Clemson, he noticed a vehicle rapidly approaching his vehicle from the rear.
Cantrell reported he was traveling approximately 40 mph. He reports that while he noticed the vehicle rapidly gaining on him, the officer observed the approaching vehicle swerve over the double yellow line.
At that time, Cantrell wrote he “merged into the median allowing the vehicle to pass so that I could initiate a lawful traffic stop.”
Cantrell activated his blue lights in front of the Wells Fargo bank. Schieffelin, who was driving a grey Audi with a Georgia tag, turned left onto Holiday Ave and came to a stop inside the parking garage of Dockside.
Schieffelin was arrested for driving under the influence after he refused a breathalyzer test. It was his first offense.
Clemson Football officially added Schieffelin to the program as a tight end in early May.
Schieffelin spent the first four years of his five-year collegiate clock as a central figure for some of the most successful basketball teams in Clemson history. The forward helped the Tigers to NCAA Tournament appearances in each of his final two seasons, starting all 70 of Clemson’s games in that span. He concluded his career as one of 47 1,000-point scorers in program history and finished ranked seventh in program annals in career rebounds.
As a senior last season, Schieffelin earned second-team All-ACC honors in contributing to the Tigers’ program-record 27 wins. The year before, he was named as the ACC’s Most Improved Player as a junior, posting a double-double in his first career NCAA Tournament appearance as Clemson went on to earn its first Elite Eight berth since 1980.