J.R. Hardrick
6′5″ · 240 lb · South Pittsburg, TN
On the Clemson roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- South Pittsburg, TN
- South Pittsburg
- About 150 miles from Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC)
- Three-star recruit, No. 1030 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8722.
Where he fits
Clemson lists 22 defensive linemen this season.
Clemson defensive linemen with a game this season
Clemson’s week
- RecordClemson is 4-2.
- Next gameat Florida State · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Clemson in the news
- Reserve defenders out for Clemson-CSU
TigerNet Oct 17 - CFP and ESPN discuss media rights for possible expansion from 12 to 24 playoff teams
FOX Carolina News Oct 15 - Clemson depth chart updatedTigerNet Oct 13
- ESPN ranks Swinney among biggest buyouts
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Dabo Swinney
Pass share
46.1%
190 pass / 222 run
Plays / game
68.7
6 games
Team sack rate
7.2%
222 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Clemson -- now projected as a quality contributor on the defensive line.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Clemson has produced 12 All-Conference defensive linemen. 19 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Peter Woods went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
Joined Clemson in 2026
- 2026 Clemson SwinneyYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Clemson in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,030 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Clemson in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Clemson3-star out of South Pittsburg