Dabo Swinney praises Clemson tight end group ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:12 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney expressed enthusiasm for the tight end position group as fall camp opened on August 6, 2026. Swinney highlighted returning players Olsen Patt-Henry and Christian Bentancur, along with freshman Tayveon Wilson. He noted that Patt-Henry's recovery from injury has been promising, while Bentancur led last season’s tight ends in receptions and touchdowns. Swinney also mentioned graduate senior Charlie Johnson, who is transitioning from wide receiver to tight end. The Tigers are set to open their season on September 5 against LSU and are currently ranked No. 23 in the preseason Coaches Poll.
- •Clemson's fall camp opened August 6, 2026.
- •Swinney highlighted the tight end room's depth and talent.
- •Olsen Patt-Henry is recovering well from injury.
- •Christian Bentancur led tight ends with 20 receptions last season.
- •Clemson opens the season against LSU on September 5.
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Dabo Swinney loves this Clemson football position group entering 2026
"Clemson football's fall camp opened Thursday, and coach Dabo Swinney singled out one position group he particularly 'loves' heading into 2026.
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