#79
Braden Wilmes
Returning to Clemson for 2026
Lawrence, Kan. → Lawrence Free State HS
via clemsontigers.com ↗Braden Wilmes
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Dabo Swinney
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Clemson
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Clemson
Returning around him
- 41% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 9 Clemson players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -4 net (11 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Clemson · Last season: 7-6 (AP #12) · Talent rank #7 · 2026 recruiting class #20
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology