Bresee Honoring Late Sister’s Legacy by Giving Back

Not only is Bryan Bresee a great player on the football field, but he’s an outstanding person off of it as well. The former Clemson and current New Orleans Saints defensive lineman is giving back in a way that’s very important to him and using his platform to make a difference in the lives of […]

Eason finds motivation in ‘Ella Strong’

Everyone needs some motivation from time to time. Clemson defensive tackles coach Nick Eason found that motivation when he looked in his drawer and was reminded of the late Ella Bresee, younger sister of former Tiger defensive lineman Bryan Bresee. One night recently, Eason didn’t really feel like working out the next morning. However, that […]

Bresee: Ella, her battle ‘motivates me every day’

Losing his sister, Ella, to cancer motivates Bryan Bresee to push forward and make an impact both on the field and off of it. The former Clemson defensive lineman and top 2023 NFL Draft prospect spoke about that on Wednesday when he met with the media at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. “It […]

Watch: Emotional College GameDay feature on Ella Bresee

ESPN’s College GameDay looks at Ella Bresee’s battle against cancer and her brother Bryan’s support. You can watch the emotional feature on her courageous battle against cancer below: Dear Old Clemson is excited to announce a limited edition football and poster signed by Clemson’s Avengers. Now there is a new way you can support Clemson […]

Bryan Bresee talks about playing for sister Ella

Clemson redshirt sophomore defensive tackle Bryan Bresee spoke to the media on Saturday following the Tigers’ 51-45, double-overtime win over No. 21 Wake Forest in Winston-Salem. Bresee talked about how he played for his sister Ella, who passed away recently at 15 years old following an 18-month battle with brain cancer. “First thing, I knew […]

‘You have to live’: A week for perspective as Clemson wraps arms around Bresee

Now more than ever, Dabo Swinney is hopeful that football will be a refuge for Bryan Bresee. Because the heart of Clemson’s star defensive tackle is heavy this week. On Tuesday, with a large contingent of coaches and teammates by his side, Bresee laid his sister, Ella, to rest during her funeral in Maryland. Following […]

Swinney hopes Tigers’ play Saturday night brings some joy to Bresee family

The Clemson football team will be playing with a heavy heart tonight against Louisiana Tech as redshirt sophomore defensive tackle Bryan Bresee’s 15-year-old sister, Ella, passed away earlier this week following a battle with brain cancer. ACC Network’s Kelsey Riggs spoke with Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney ahead of tonight’s game and asked Swinney what […]

Bresee announces passing of his sister

We have some very sad news to pass along this morning. Bryan Bresee announced via Instagram early Thursday morning that his sister, Ella, has passed away. She was 15 years old. Ella was diagnosed with cancer early last year. She had been battling brain cancer and was on campus at Clemson last weekend before having […]

‘Ella Strong’ was ‘Super Special’ for Bresee during difficult time

Saturday’s Tiger Walk was, in his words, “super special” for Bryan Bresee. That’s because the Clemson football team used the Tiger Walk to show support for the redshirt sophomore defensive tackle, his younger sister and their family as they walk through an incredibly tough time right now. Bresee led the Tiger Walk prior to Saturday’s […]

Sister’s fight is never far from Bresee’s mind, body

After using a marker and some tape to show his support last year, Bryan Bresee decided to get something more permanent. Bresee’s right forearm has some new artwork since he last suited up for the Tigers. Near his wrist are tattooed the Roman numerals of his sister’s birthday. Above that is a rose wrapped by […]