Dabo Swinney names Gideon Davidson as Clemson's first-team running back
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Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney announced that sophomore Gideon Davidson will start as the first-team running back as fall camp begins. Swinney noted Davidson has shown significant growth since his freshman year. Alongside Davidson, the coaching staff will evaluate several other backs, including transfers Chris Johnson Jr. and returning players David Eziomume, Jay Haynes, and Jarvis Green, who is recovering from injury. Swinney expressed optimism about the depth in the running back room, highlighting the potential contributions from all players throughout the season.
- •Gideon Davidson named starting running back for Clemson.
- •Chris Johnson Jr. joins the backfield as a transfer.
- •David Eziomume and Jay Haynes return from injury.
- •Swinney expects all backs to contribute this season.
- •Clemson's fall camp has started as of August 9.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Dabo Swinney names which Clemson running back depth chart starts with
"While Dabo Swinney entered fall camp with Clemson having no depth chart or starters, he did clear up which running back will get first go.
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