Donovan Starr brings SEC-tested depth and portal pedigree to Clemson’s secondary
In the 2025 season at Auburn, Donovan Starr appeared in nine games, mainly on special teams and defense, and later entered Clemson as a transfer with three years of eligibility left. He was a former four-star recruit and a top-25 portal corner, which tells you the ceiling is real; the fit value is his length, athletic upside, and the chance to grow into a bigger role in Clemson’s competitive secondary. He’s not a proven lockdown star yet, but he’s exactly the kind of long-range play Clemson likes to bet on.
