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Clemson Tigers CFB 27 Ratings
Clemson’s 85-man College Football 27 roster. The Tigers' projected starters average 82 OVR, 22nd of 138 FBS teams; Sammy Brown (MLB, 90) is the highest-rated player.
Clemson Tigers team pageRatings: “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” · updated Aug 31, 2026
- Starter avg
- 82
- 22nd of 138
- Offense
- 79.9
- 48th nationally
- Defense
- 84.1
- 14th nationally
- 80+ OVR players
- 21
- 2 rated 90+
Projected starters
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 5 on roster | Christopher Vizzina 75 | 75 | 81st / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 5 on roster | Gideon Davidson 84 | 84 | 52nd / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 9 on roster | T.J. Moore 89, Bryant Wesco Jr. 88, Naeem Burroughs 82 | 86.3 | 11th / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 4 on roster | Olsen Patt-Henry 78 | 78 | 54th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 18 on roster | Brayden Jacobs 81, Elyjah Thurmon 77, Easton Ware 76, Chancellor Barclay 75, Collin Sadler 74 | 76.6 | 69th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 16 on roster | Will Heldt 90, Vic Burley 85, Amare Adams 83, Jahiem Lawson 80 | 84.5 | 13th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 8 on roster | Sammy Brown 90, Jeremiah Alexander 80, Kobe McCloud 80 | 83.3 | 13th / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 9 on roster | Ashton Hampton 86, Elliot Washington II 82 | 84 | 26th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 8 on roster | Corey Myrick 86, Jerome Carter III 83 | 84.5 | 16th / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 2 on roster | Nolan Hauser 81 | 81 | 20th / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 1 on roster | Jack Smith 68 | 68 | 128th / 138 |
Projected starters are the highest-rated players at each position group: 1 QB, 1 HB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 5 OL, 4 DL, 3 LB, 2 CB and 2 S. Kickers and punters are not included in the starter average. This is our calculation from the roster ratings, not EA’s official team rating.
85 players
Clemson roster ratings
27 Fr · 18 So · 18 Jr · 22 Sr
| Player | Pos | Class | Archetype | # | Ht / Wt | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy Brown | MLB | Jr. | Thumper | 47 | 6'2" / 235 | 90 |
| Will Heldt | RE | Sr. | Edge Setter | 13 | 6'6" / 260 | 90 |
| T.J. Moore | WR | Jr. | Speedster | 1 | 6'3" / 200 | 89 |
| Bryant Wesco Jr. | WR | Jr. | Speedster | 12 | 6'2" / 195 | 88 |
| Ashton Hampton | CB | Jr. | Bump and Run | 2 | 6'2" / 205 | 86 |
| Corey Myrick | FS | Jr. | Hybrid | 22 | 6'3" / 200 | 86 |
| Vic Burley | DT | Jr. | Pure Power | 45 | 6'4" / 315 | 85 |
| Gideon Davidson | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 8 | 6'0" / 200 | 84 |
| Jay Haynes | HB | Jr. | East/West Playmaker | 26 | 5'11" / 200 | 84 |
| Amare Adams | DT | So. | Pure Power | 95 | 6'4" / 305 | 83 |
| Chris Johnson Jr. | HB | Jr. | East/West Playmaker | 16 | 6'0" / 190 | 83 |
| Jerome Carter III | SS | Jr. | Coverage Specialist | 6 | 6'1" / 195 | 83 |
| Elliot Washington II | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 3 | 5'11" / 200 | 82 |
| Naeem Burroughs | WR | Fr. | Elusive Route Runner | — | 5'11" / 185 | 82 |
| Brayden Jacobs | LT | So. | Agile | 74 | 6'7" / 345 | 81 |
| Nolan Hauser | K | Jr. | Power | 81 | 6'1" / 200 | 81 |
| Tyler Brown | WR | Jr. | Elusive Route Runner | 6 | 5'11" / 185 | 81 |
| Jahiem Lawson | LE | Sr. | Power Rusher | 15 | 6'2" / 250 | 80 |
| Jeremiah Alexander | ROLB | Sr. | Thumper | 7 | 6'2" / 235 | 80 |
| Kobe McCloud | ROLB | Sr. | Thumper | 21 | 5'11" / 225 | 80 |
| Tristan Smith | WR | Sr. | Contested Specialist | 3 | 6'5" / 210 | 80 |
| David Eziomume | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 24 | 6'0" / 215 | 79 |
| Kylon Griffin | FS | Sr. | Hybrid | 18 | 5'11" / 200 | 79 |
| Corian Gipson | CB | So. | Bump and Run | 8 | 6'1" / 195 | 78 |
| Jarvis Green | HB | Jr. | East/West Playmaker | 21 | 5'9" / 205 | 78 |
| Olsen Patt-Henry | TE | Sr. | Physical Route Runner | 11 | 6'3" / 245 | 78 |
| Elyjah Thurmon | LG | So. | Agile | 52 | 6'4" / 325 | 77 |
| Juju Preston | WR | Fr. | Gadget | 10 | 6'0" / 320 | 77 |
| Polo Anderson | FS | Fr. | Hybrid | 11 | 6'2" / 190 | 77 |
| Robert Gunn III | K | Sr. | Power | 38 | 6'0" / 180 | 77 |
| Andy Burburija | DT | Jr. | Pure Power | 56 | 6'2" / 305 | 76 |
| Caden Story | DT | Sr. | Gap Specialist | 33 | 6'3" / 270 | 76 |
| Christian Bentancur | TE | So. | Physical Route Runner | 87 | 6'4" / 250 | 76 |
| Easton Ware | RT | Fr. | Agile | 63 | 6'5" / 310 | 76 |
| Markus Strong | DT | Jr. | Pure Power | 99 | 6'3" / 295 | 76 |
| Ronan Hanafin | SS | Sr. | Box Specialist | 5 | 6'3" / 215 | 76 |
| Ari Watford | RE | Fr. | Speed Rusher | 17 | 6'5" / 240 | 75 |
| Chancellor Barclay | LG | Fr. | Agile | 70 | 6'4" / 295 | 75 |
| Christopher Vizzina | QB | Jr. | Pocket Passer | 17 | 6'4" / 210 | 75 |
| Cole Turner | WR | Sr. | Elusive Route Runner | 22 | 6'1" / 190 | 75 |
| Gordon Sellars III | WR | Fr. | Elusive Route Runner | 19 | 6'3" / 200 | 75 |
| Myles Oliver | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 16 | 5'11" / 185 | 75 |
| Chris Denson | QB | Fr. | Pure Runner | 15 | 6'2" / 195 | 74 |
| Collin Sadler | LG | Sr. | Agile | 50 | 6'6" / 310 | 74 |
| Connor Salmin | WR | Fr. | Gadget | 13 | 6'1" / 195 | 74 |
| Darien Mayo | RE | So. | Speed Rusher | 49 | 6'7" / 270 | 74 |
| Dietrick Pennington | LG | Sr. | Raw Strength | 59 | 6'5" / 355 | 74 |
| Donovan Starr | CB | So. | Field | — | 5'11" / 185 | 74 |
| Grant Wise | LG | Fr. | Agile | 64 | 6'4" / 300 | 74 |
| London Merritt | LE | So. | Pure Power | 14 | 6'3" / 255 | 74 |
| Mason Wade | RT | So. | Agile | 76 | 6'5" / 300 | 74 |
| Tait Reynolds | QB | Fr. | Dual Threat | 2 | 6'2" / 215 | 74 |
| Adam Guthrie | RT | Fr. | Agile | 72 | 6'6" / 285 | 73 |
| Devarrick Woods | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 92 | 6'3" / 285 | 73 |
| Drew Woodaz | MLB | So. | Lurker | 9 | 6'2" / 220 | 73 |
| Harris Sewell | C | Sr. | Agile | 55 | 6'4" / 310 | 73 |
| Kam Cody | DT | Fr. | Pure Power | 54 | 6'3" / 295 | 73 |
| Logan Brooking | TE | Fr. | Physical Route Runner | 7 | 6'4" / 240 | 73 |
| Marcell Gipson Jr. | CB | Fr. | Field | 25 | 5'10" / 175 | 73 |
| Ronan O'Connell | RG | So. | Raw Strength | 77 | 6'5" / 320 | 73 |
| C.J. Wesley | LE | Sr. | Power Rusher | 23 | 6'2" / 245 | 72 |
| Ian Reed | LT | Jr. | Agile | 54 | 6'6" / 305 | 72 |
| Kourtney Kelly | DT | So. | Pure Power | 44 | 6'3" / 290 | 72 |
| Leo Delaney | RG | Fr. | Agile | 71 | 6'5" / 300 | 72 |
| Branden Strozier | CB | Jr. | Bump and Run | 1 | 6'1" / 190 | 71 |
| Brock Bradley | QB | Fr. | Pocket Passer | 5 | 6'0" / 190 | 71 |
| C.J. Kubah-Taylor | MLB | So. | Lurker | 26 | 6'2" / 225 | 71 |
| Carter Scruggs | C | Fr. | Agile | 78 | 6'5" / 300 | 71 |
| Chapman Pendergrass | C | Sr. | Agile | 65 | 6'3" / 295 | 71 |
| Joe Wilkinson | FS | So. | Hybrid | 31 | 6'1" / 200 | 71 |
| Misun Kelley | CB | Jr. | Bump and Run | 10 | 5'9" / 185 | 71 |
| Brayden Reilly | MLB | Fr. | Lurker | 19 | 6'3" / 220 | 70 |
| Fletcher Cothran | ROLB | Sr. | Thumper | 50 | 6'3" / 220 | 70 |
| Jakarrion Kenan | SS | Fr. | Hybrid | 20 | 6'1" / 190 | 70 |
| Logan Anderson | MLB | Fr. | Thumper | 24 | 6'2" / 225 | 70 |
| Michael Foster | LE | Fr. | Power Rusher | 32 | 6'1" / 240 | 70 |
| Noah Dixon | SS | So. | Hybrid | 27 | 6'1" / 195 | 70 |
| Shavar Young Jr. | CB | Fr. | Bump and Run | 12 | 5'11" / 190 | 70 |
| Braden Wilmes | LT | Fr. | Agile | 79 | 6'8" / 300 | 69 |
| Gavin Blanchard | RG | Fr. | Raw Strength | 51 | 6'2" / 305 | 69 |
| Trent Pearman | QB | Sr. | Pocket Passer | 14 | 6'0" / 190 | 69 |
| Tucker Kattus | RG | Fr. | Agile | 75 | 6'5" / 310 | 69 |
| Jack Smith | P | Sr. | Power | 89 | 6'5" / 240 | 68 |
| Champ Thompson | DT | So. | Pure Power | 29 | 6'3" / 290 | 67 |
| Tayveon Wilson | TE | Fr. | Vertical Threat | 18 | 6'1" / 210 | 67 |
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Sources & notes
- EA Sports College Football 27 roster ratings — Ratings from “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” roster update, imported 2026-08-31 via Teamcrafters. Ratings change with each roster update.
Last updated Aug 31, 2026.