Brayden Reilly brings Clemson a physical, high-IQ hybrid defender with playmaking juice
Reilly is a versatile **ATH** who Clemson is projecting at linebacker after a standout St. Xavier career built on production, toughness, and special-teams impact. In his high school career, he piled up **183 tackles, 10 interceptions, 15 pass breakups, four forced fumbles, and five blocked punts**, showing real range, ball skills, and disruption ability from the second level and in the return game.[1] He was also a **team captain** and a **three-time all-GCL selection**, which points to competitiveness and consistency beyond the stat sheet.[1] For Clemson, he looks like a strong fit if you want a physical, multi-role defender who can blitz, cover, and make hidden-yardage plays.[1][8]
