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Clemson Tigers prepare for strong wide receiver and tight end season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:06 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Clemson Tigers prepare for strong wide receiver and tight end season

Summary

Clemson's passing attack looks promising heading into the Fall, as the team returns 75% of its receiving yards from last season. Key contributors include WR TJ Moore, who amassed 837 yards, and WR Antonio Williams, a third-round NFL Draft pick with 604 yards. Head Coach Tyler Grisham has successfully revitalized the receiving corps after a challenging period, bringing in talented recruits like Antonio Williams and TJ Moore since 2022. The tight end group also shows depth, led by Olsen Patt-Henry, who represented Clemson at ACC Media Days. Clemson's wide receiver room is expected to be a focal point of the offense this season.

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By the Numbers

•Clemson returns 75% of last season's WR/TE receiving yards.
•WR TJ Moore recorded 837 receiving yards last season.
•WR Antonio Williams is a third-round NFL Draft pick.
•Tyler Grisham revitalized the WR position after a difficult stretch.
•Olsen Patt-Henry leads the tight end group heading into Fall.

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7:06 PMYahoo Sports — Clemson Tigers Position Review/2026 Primer: Wide Receiver + Tight End

What they're saying

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We look back at pass catchers from last year and then forward to Fall as we look ahead. At one point Clemson was dubbed “WRU” (Wide Receiver University) after sending Sammy Watkins, Artavis Scott, Nuk Hopkins, Mike Williams, Tee Higgins, and Hunter Renfrow to the league. Unfortunately, Wide Receiver Coach Jeff Scott’s few classes were […]
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