Vic Burley Is Emerging as Clemson’s Disruptive Interior Force
Burley enters 2026 with 24 career tackles, but his real value is the combination of rare power and improving quickness that made him a top-80 recruit and Georgia AAAAA Defensive Player of the Year. After missing 2023 with knee injuries, he steadily expanded his role in 2024-25 and then flashed major upside in Clemson’s spring game with 2.5 sacks, which coaches called out as a sign of a breakout. He fits best for a team that wants a tough, high-upside DT who can collapse pockets and keep climbing.
