​Clemson football has added five walk-on transfers to its 2026 roster as the Tigers continue adjusting to college football’s new roster structure ahead of preseason camp. The newcomers are offensive lineman Danny Stein from Furman; quarterback Colson Brown, who previously played at Georgia Tech and Anderson; cornerback Davion Joyner from Limestone; wide receiver Grady Sherrill, who spent time at North Carolina and South Dakota; and long snapper J.R. Buckner from Auburn. Each of these five players joins Clemson as a walk-on, helping to boost depth at multiple positions as the roster continues to take shape.
Their arrival comes as programs navigate the 105-man roster limit that remains in effect after the House v. NCAA settlement. Grandfather provisions allow certain players to remain beyond the cap, enabling Clemson to carry more than 105 players. Clemson’s online roster currently lists 122 players, including 21 who began their college careers elsewhere. The university also announced a designated student-athlete (DSA) walk-on opportunity in January, which gives eligible players a pathway to join the program under the updated roster rules. The latest additions fit within this broader effort to strengthen depth while adapting to the new scholarship and roster framework.
Stein spent the 2025 season at Furman before transferring to Clemson, while Brown began his college career at Georgia Tech in 2023 and then transferred to Anderson for the 2024 season. Joyner arrives after two seasons at Limestone. Sherrill spent three seasons at North Carolina before appearing in eight games for South Dakota in 2025. Buckner joined Clemson after spending the 2024 campaign at Auburn, providing the Tigers with another option at long snapper as they continue to finalize the roster ahead of the season.
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