Clemson to send players, not a QB, to ACC kickoff

Clemson football will send junior linebacker Sammy Brown, senior defensive end Will Heldt, and senior tight end Olsen Patt-Henry to the 2025 ACC kickoff on July 16, marking the first time since 2019 that no quarterback will attend. The starting quarterback remains unannounced, with redshirt junior Christopher Vizzina and freshman Tait Reynolds as contenders. Coach Dabo Swinney noted that while Vizzina is the frontrunner, Reynolds has a chance to claim the position during preseason practices. Brown is highlighted as a standout player, having previously earned All-America honors, while Heldt and Patt-Henry also bring experience to the event.

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