Clemson's Polo Anderson among freshmen expected to impact 2026 season

Clemson football is relying on a strong freshmen class as they begin preseason practice. Among them is Polo Anderson, a former Dorman standout defensive back and the Tigers' No. 2-rated signee in the 2026 class. Anderson is expected to play safety and could take on various roles on defense, according to coach Dabo Swinney. Swinney indicated the importance of development during fall camp while junior cornerback Ashton Hampton sees the potential in Anderson's abilities. Freshman quarterbacks Tait Reynolds and Brock Bradley are also competing for the backup spot behind starting quarterback Christopher Vizzina, following a shared workload in spring practice. The early enrollees include several wide receivers who are still adjusting to the competition level.

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