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Clemson football: 7 players who (probably) won’t be back in 2024

By Josh Yourish

Sep 16, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina; Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) runs near Florida Atlantic linebacker Jarrett Jerrels (44) during the second quarter against Florida Atlantic at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY NETWORK
Sep 16, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina; Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) runs near Florida Atlantic linebacker Jarrett Jerrels (44) during the second quarter against Florida Atlantic at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY NETWORK /
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DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 04: Andrew Mukuba #1 of the Clemson Tigers reacts following his fumble recovery against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 4, 2023 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 28-7. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 04: Andrew Mukuba #1 of the Clemson Tigers reacts following his fumble recovery against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 4, 2023 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 28-7. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /

6. Andrew Mukuba, junior

Wiggins isn’t the only defensive back that is likely to leave for the NFL. This defense could be somewhat ravaged by departures this offseason is Wiggins, Trotter, Barrett, and Mukuba all declare for the draft. That’s on top of seniors like Ruke Orhorhoro and Tyler Davis.

Mukuba is a hybrid defensive back, who will likely end up as a nickel or a safety in the NFL. that’s a valuable position in the league and will make him a Day 2 or early Day 3 selection if he leaves Clemson.

So far this seaosn, Mukuba has made 37 tackles and four pass breakups. Swinney will almost certainly need to turn to the portal to replace the talent he’s losing on that side of the ball.

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