Clemson football took a few hits by way of the transfer portal, and the secondary was the group hit the hardest. The pair the Tigers lost are highly-touted as well. Andrew Mukuba and Toriano Pride Jr. have new homes in college football after their Clemson careers. ESPN ranked the top 75 players from this portal […]
CLEMSON – Coming out a victory versus Wake Forest Saturday carried extra weight for many members of the team. One of those who felt it the most was sophomore cornerback Toriano Pride Jr. In last year’s matchup where Clemson surrendered 45 points and 447 yards of offense, the Tigers defender faced some of his toughest […]
The 2022 season for the Clemson cornerback room was one the group felt like they left a lot on the field in. Heading into this season, the Tigers have a lot more experience at the position to work with. Two freshmen were thrust into role last year in Toriano Pride Jr. and Jeadyn Lukus. The […]
Clemson had two upperclassmen starting in its secondary this season. Both are returning next season. Sheridan Jones and Jalyn Phillips ended the speculation about their futures Thursday. There was a chance the Tigers were going to have to replace both, but the seniors have decided to use their COVID year to return for a fifth […]
Clemson’s defensive performance, or lack thereof against Wake Forest, seems like forever ago. After its cornerbacks were exploited by Sam Hartman and the Demon Deacons’ passing attack, Clemson went back to the drawing board. The Tigers’ cornerbacks, particularly younger ones like Nate Wiggins and Toriano Pride, Jr., have turned a new leaf and are trending […]
When news of Brent Venables’ departure for Oklahoma broke back in December, it wasn’t long after that Clemson saw an expected wave of decommitments that comes with a coordinator change. One by one, the IMG Academy trio of Keon Sabb, Jihaad Campbell and Daylen Everette, elected to pursue opportunities elsewhere. As well as Jaren Kanak, […]
Heading into his first fall camp at Clemson, Torinao Pride, Jr. knows that he’ll have a chance to play and play early. Mike Reed doesn’t recruit players to sit on the bench. “He did preach that when I was getting recruited, but I knew that before I even picked Clemson, “Pride said Sunday during Dear […]
Clemson signed 21 players as part of its 2022 recruiting class, some of whom still have yet to make it to campus. Nine signees went through spring practice as early enrollees while the rest, including transfer Hunter Johnson, will arrive on campus this summer. The Clemson Insider is taking a closer look at each newcomer […]
Clemson’s spring football season is in the books, culminating with the team’s Orange and White game over the weekend. Here are eight players who improved their stock during the Tigers’ 15 spring practices: Phil Mafah Mafah was left with the majority of the first-team reps at running back with Will Shipley and Kobe Pace still […]
Mike Reed doesn’t recruit guys to sit on the bench Heck, Clemson’s cornerbacks coach is 50-years-old. He’s not promised tomorrow and he wants to see young guys like Jeadyn Lukus and Toriano Pride, Jr. play. Reed was asked about his young corners when he met with the media Monday. Lukus and Pride are getting their […]