The Clemson Tigers entered the final week of the college football regular season hoping for a Miami Hurricanes loss to sneak into the ACC Championship, and that wish was granted after Syracuse pulled off the win. The Tigers went on to win the ACC and make their way into the playoffs despite a 9-3 regular season record. While they went on to lose to the Texas Longhorns in the first round, it was a sign there was something to look forward to in Clemson for 2025.
One of the reasons for that optimism is quarterback Cade Klubnik, who opted to return to the Tigers despite being draft-eligible. In 2024, Klubnik threw for 3,639 yards and 36 touchdowns while adding 463 yards on the ground and seven rushing scores. While he’ll be a Heisman candidate in 2025, it will be in large part due to the help of his top receiver. In a recent piece by PFF, Clemson’s star underclassman receiver was named the top returning receiver in the ACC for 2025.
After having 41 catches for 708 yards and five scores, freshman Bryant Wesco Jr. heads into his sophomore season with the Tigers ranked as the seventh-best receiver in the country and the top receiver in the ACC for next season.