Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney confirmed Friday that Tigers basketball forward Ian Schieffelin would be joining the football program as a tight end.
In a statement released through Clemson Athletic Communications, Swinney said:
“I’m excited about Ian’s addition. He is a great competitor with high level success at the college level. He has elite football measurables that I believe will translate well. I’m looking forward to helping him transition and build a football foundation that will give him a chance to not only help us at Clemson but also give him a chance to play pro football.”
Earlier Friday, Schieffelin formally announced his decision to join the football team. Schieffelin is listed as a tight end on Clemson’s official roster, and the athletic department’s official press release confirmed his position.
Schieffelin, who played quarterback at Grayson (Ga.) High School through the 10th grade alongside future Tigers running back Phil Mafah, started all 34 games for Clemson basketball a season ago, helping the Tigers to a 27-7 record. The 27 victories were a program record. A year earlier, Schieffelin was an integral part of Clemson’s first run to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament since 1980.
Schieffelin spoke to ESPN’s David Hale about his decision to play football and said:
“Dabo just walked me through the opportunity he was willing to give me, and it all sounded great, something I wanted to jump on. It really just sparked my interest in wanting to try, and being able to put on a Clemson jersey again was very enticing to me. To be able to be coached by Dabo and [tight ends coach Kyle] Richardson is just a huge opportunity I couldn’t pass up.”
Clemson opens the 2025 college football season at home against the LSU Tigers on Aug. 30.
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