An injured Clemson defensive back has provided an update on his recovery.

Freshman safety Polo Anderson, who suffered a torn ACL during fall camp, took to social media on Thursday to speak about his recovery. The first-year defensive back will miss the season.

The 6-foot-2, 190-pound native of Spartanburg revealed that he not only was faced with a surgical procedure to repair the ACL, which Dabo Swinney described as a “clean tear,” but also a tightrope surgery, which is generally done due to a high ankle sprain.

“Two surgeries, possible three, in four months has really tested me mentally,” Anderson posted to X. “First tightrope surgery, now ACL surgery. Through it all, God has made me stronger and taught me to keep pushing.

After enrolling early, Anderson was a standout back in the spring and continued that momentum into fall camp, positioning himself to see the field early and often.

A two-time All-State honoree at Dorman, Anderson was a consensus Top 150 recruit coming out of high school. He was credited with 265 career tackles, 25.0 tackles for loss, seven sacks, five forced fumbles, five pass breakups and four interceptions during his high school career.

Anderson also blocked four kicks and scored three touchdowns for Dorman, including a 58-yard pick-six against Blythewood in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs as a senior. He was named as one of five finalists for Mr. Football in South Carolina in 2025.

“I can’t wait to get back and show the abilities God gave me,” Anderson added. “This comeback gonna be different.”