Ball-hawking JUCO transfer with proven backfield disruption
John Clifford Jr. is a Tarleton State defensive back whose best selling point is playmaking: at Independence CC in 2023, he posted 16 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, an interception, and a pass breakup, then saw action in 11 games for Tarleton in 2024 while making one tackle. His profile suggests a versatile, aggressive DB who can blitz, trigger downhill, and create negative plays—traits coaches value in an attacking secondary. The upside is real if you want a physical defender who brings disruption beyond basic coverage stats.
