Overview

• Ian Schieffelin announced on Instagram he is joining Clemson’s football team as a tight end after four years as a basketball standout.
• Coach Dabo Swinney had joked about Schieffelin playing football for months before making a formal offer two weeks ago.
• Schieffelin will focus on conditioning and strength training in the coming months to prepare for his new role on the gridiron.
• The move addresses a shortage in Clemson's tight end depth following the departure of Jake Briningstool to the NFL.
• Schieffelin consulted with NFL tight end Mo Alie-Cox, who made a similar basketball-to-football transition, before deciding to give football a try.