Big, versatile Clemson OL with real 2026 starting buzz
Elyjah Thurmon enters the 2026 season as a 6-foot-4, 325-pound Clemson offensive lineman who has already logged 275 career snaps over 11 games, including two starts, and is being discussed as a potential starter at guard. He earned praise for being ready when called on as a freshman, and reporting this August says Dabo Swinney believes he can play this game a long time. The big flag is durability: Thurmon has battled injuries, but if he stays on the field, his size, versatility, and fast-rising reputation make him a strong fit for a power run game.
