Gavin Oliver

Clemson

Staff Writer at TheClemsonInsider.com

Staff Writer for The Clemson Insider (@ClemsonInsider) covering #Clemson recruiting and athletics.

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All-Pro LB Talks Expectations for Former Tiger in Year 3

5 days ago | theclemsoninsider.com | Gavin Oliver

Trenton Simpson got his first taste of being an NFL starter last season, starting 13 games for the Baltimore Ravens in his second year in the league. Unfortunately, the former Clemson linebacker’s 2024 campaign didn’t come without some struggles and growing pains. Simpson lost his starting job by season’s end and didn’t start any of the Ravens’ final four regular season games or their two playoff games.
Carter Never Thought He’d Be Teammates With a Gamecock – The Clemson Insider

5 days ago | theclemsoninsider.com | Gavin Oliver

Following four seasons at Clemson, Barrett Carter never imagined he’d be teammates with a player from the Tigers’ archrival, South Carolina. But that’s the position the former Clemson linebacker now finds himself in, after being drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Andy Reid’s Recruiting Pitch Set Chiefs Apart for Briningstool

6 days ago | theclemsoninsider.com | Gavin Oliver

After he wasn’t selected in this year’s NFL Draft, Jake Briningstool signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent. Briningstool had several suitors following the draft – he said four teams besides Kansas City were interested in him – but the former Clemson tight end ultimately decided to ink a deal with the Chiefs.
NFL Dad on When His Son Knew He Was a Clemson Tiger – The Clemson Insider

6 days ago | theclemsoninsider.com | Gavin Oliver

A couple of prominent Clemson dads – former NFL Pro Bowl linebacker Keith Brooking, the father of true freshman tight end Logan Brooking, and Super Bowl Champion running back Brandon Jacobs, the father of true freshman offensive lineman Brayden Jacobs – were featured on the latest episode of Clemson Football’s official podcast, 2 Right Turns. In a segment of the episode, Brandon reflected on when Brayden knew he wanted to be a Clemson Tiger.
Where Cannarella Landed in These Mock Drafts – The Clemson Insider

1 week ago | theclemsoninsider.com | Gavin Oliver

With the 2025 MLB Draft just a couple of months away, mock drafts are popping up online, and Clemson outfielder Cam Cannarella is included in multiple first-round projections. USA TODAY released a mock draft this week that has Cannarella going to the Kansas City Royals with the 23rd overall pick. “His game fits snugly into Kauffman Stadium, with gap-to-gap power, superior defensive ability and excellent speed,” USA TODAY’s Gabe Lacques wrote.
Clemson Nearly No. 1 in Latest ESPN Preseason Rankings

1 week ago | theclemsoninsider.com | Gavin Oliver

Clemson is way up there in ESPN’s post-spring Way-Too-Early Top 25. ESPN released its latest preseason rankings this week following spring practice and movement in the transfer portal. Clemson checked in at No. 2 – behind only Penn State – in ESPN’s updated rankings. The Tigers (10-4, 7-1 ACC in 2024) were previously ranked No. 7 in the Way-Too-Early Top 25 that ESPN published back in January after Ohio State’s win over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
Former Clemson Star Inks Rookie Deal

1 week ago | theclemsoninsider.com | Gavin Oliver

Barrett Carter is feeling very blessed. The former Clemson star linebacker is one of four players who signed their rookie deals with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday. Via the Bengals’ official site (Bengals.com):“The Bengals today signed four draft picks — G Dylan Fairchild, LB Barrett Carter, OT Jalen Rivers and HB Tahj Brooks.
ESPN Host: ’25 the Year Clemson Has Been ‘Waiting For’ – The Clemson Insider

1 week ago | theclemsoninsider.com | Gavin Oliver

ESPN college football studio host and commentator Matt Barrie joined Clemson alums Kelly Gramlich and Eric Mac Lain on the Gramlich & Mac Lain show’s Summer Guest Series. Barrie, who joined ESPN in March 2013, gave some thoughts on various teams in the ACC, including Clemson.
Williams Named Among WRs to Know for ‘26 NFL Draft – The Clemson Insider

1 week ago | theclemsoninsider.com | Gavin Oliver

A national outlet highlighted 10 wide receivers to know for the 2026 NFL Draft, and Clemson’s Antonio Williams is among them. The 2024 first-team All-ACC selection was listed by Pro Football Focus (PFF) as one of the wideouts to know heading into summer scouting for next year’s draft. Last season, in his third year at Clemson, Williams recorded career highs with 75 receptions, 904 receiving yards and 11 receiving touchdowns across 14 games (all starts).
Why Joel Klatt ‘Really, Really’ Likes Clemson

1 week ago | theclemsoninsider.com | Gavin Oliver

Joel Klatt is very high on Clemson ahead of the 2025 campaign. Klatt, FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst, sees the Tigers as a top-five team entering the upcoming season. He released his post-spring Top 25 this week and put Dabo Swinney’s team at No. 5 on the list. “Here’s a team I really, really like – really like, in a conference that is not tough – Clemson,” Klatt said.