Last season, Clemson’s wide receiver room dubbed themselves the “three waves of terror”. This was due to the amount of depth at the position going into the 2025 season. That depth helped keep the offense from completely drowning at times when it struggled throughout the year.
Injuries plagued the position, much like in years past. As guys went down, others stepped up to fill any voids. While the Tigers lost star wide receiver Antonio Williams to the NFL, there is still a ton of talent at the position. With the group returning for the 2026 season along with the new players added to the roster, the Clemson wide receiver room is still so deep.
The Stars
It all starts with the two established stars in the room, TJ Moore and Bryant Wesco Jr. Both players are entering their third year in the program after being named All-ACC Honorable Mentions last season.
Moore finished the season with the second most receptions behind Williams, but led the team in receiving yards. He finished 2025 with 52 receptions for 837 yards and four touchdowns. Moore had 100-plus receiving yards against North Carolina, SMU, and South Carolina.
He is expected to have an even bigger year this season. Look for Moore to be the go-to guy in the short game to catch the ball in space, allowing him to pick up yards with his athleticism.
Wesco had his second year cut short after suffering a scary-looking injury at the midway point of the season. Before the injury, Wesco was having the breakout season many were expecting from him. The former five-star recruit was named a True Freshman All-American in 2024.
In 2025, he caught 31 passes for 537 yards and six touchdowns in just seven games. His return from injury will give a much-needed boost to the Tigers’ offense. Wesco’s speed makes him a big-time threat in the deep passing game.
Another name that has been impactful for the Clemson is Tyler Brown. While he has yet to get back to the same level of performance that earned Freshman All-American honors in 2023, he has a skill set that should shine in Chad Morris’ offense.
He is a versatile player who can be used in many different ways. With the collection of talent surrounding him now, he may not stick out the same way he did during his first season. However, Brown will still be a key piece in this unit.
The Inexperienced Guys
We also must put a spotlight on the three inexperienced receivers who signed with the Tigers out of high school this year. The standout during spring practices in this group was Gordon Sellars III out of Charlotte, North Carolina.
The former four-star has the body type and the tools to make his transition to the college level a bit more seamless than his peers. He is still raw, but do not be surprised to see Sellars get some early exposure in his first year.
Sellars may not be the only up-and-comer working himself into the rotation. Naeem Burroughs has also made a good impression early on. He does not seem as polished as Sellars at this point, but there are high expectations for what Burroughs could become. As he gains experience, it should not take him long to adjust to this level of football, especially with his blazing speed.
Speaking of speed, that could be what gets Connor Salmin on the field sooner rather than later. Salmin’s straight-line speed is what catches your eye when watching his tape. He may take a bit longer to develop than Sellars and Burroughs, but he is too fast to keep off the field for long.
The Reliable Veterans
Rounding out the group are the two veterans who may not stuff the stat sheet, but still play important roles in the offense.
One of those vets is entering his fifth year in the program. Cole Turner is not a name that drums up the most excitement, but he has shown up in some big moments for the Tigers.
His best showing was in the 2022 ACC Championship Game in which he had his first 100-yard receiving game. Turner’s speed will always make him a threat in the vertical passing game, which he will continue to be in Clemson for one more season.
The other key veteran just won his eligibility for the year in court. Tristan Smith fought a legal battle with the NCAA for most of the offseason to re-gain his eligibility for the 2026 season.
The 2025 transfer had 24 receptions for 239 yards and a touchdown in his first year with the Tigers. His 6-foot-5 frame makes him a player defenses will have to pay attention to. Having a player his size back in the room is an advantage position coach Tyler Grisham has to love.
Clemson has many strengths entering this year, but the Tigers' receiving room is chief among them.
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