Clemson Tigers News: Caden Story, Dillon Alfred, Tristan Smith

A Clemson Football player is arrested for possession, a key recruiting target will visit this week, and Baseball draftees are signing their pro contracts.

Clemson defensive tackle Caden Story (93) runs around defensive tackles Coordinator Nick Eason in a drill during practice at the Poe Indoor Facility in Clemson Monday, August 8, 2022.

Clemson Football Practice Aug 8 2022
Clemson defensive tackle Caden Story (93) runs around defensive tackles Coordinator Nick Eason in a drill during practice at the Poe Indoor Facility in Clemson Monday, August 8, 2022. Clemson Football Practice Aug 8 2022 | Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK

Clemson Football player arrested for possession

Clemson Football defensive lineman Caden Story was recently arrested and charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

The arrest happened on July 20th. Head coach Dabo Swinney might address the situation at the ACC Kickoff on Thursday or could wait until fall camp begins on August 1st.

Clemson’s policies require Story to begin drug testing following the charges. The NCAA no longer considers marijuana a banned substance, so there will be no action taken by them.

Key 2025 prospect will visit Clemson this weekend

Clemson is closing in on the weekend they traditionally hold their All-In Cookout. In many years, it is an opportunity to host several prospects from the upcoming class before they begin their senior seasons in high school.

With the trend towards announcing verbal commitments during the summer before the senior season starts, there haven’t been as many big stories surrounding the Cookout. This year, there is at least one notable uncommitted attendee.

Wide receiver Dillon Alfred will be visiting Clemson this weekend.

Alfred was originally committed to Ole Miss before re-opening his recruitment. He then received an offer from the Tigers. Since then, he has received two Crystal Ball projections on 247Sports to select Clemson.

I wouldn’t be surprised if an announcement regarding Alfred’s commitment happened before the end of the weekend.

Other news and notes from around Clemson athletics:

Clemson Baseball pitcher Tristan Smith has signed with the Cincinnati Reds for a contract above slot value.

Rocco Reid has signed his contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Clemson Baseball has added another pitcher from the transfer portal. Hudson Lee, a Spartanburg product who has been with Wake Forest, is joining the Tigers.

Clemson Men’s Soccer made a trip to the White House to celebrate their 2023 National Championship.

The Tigers have their first exhibition on August 10th at the Charlotte 49ers.