Walk-on linebacker with special-teams value and a strong local pedigree
William Bouton enters Clemson as a **developmental linebacker** whose early value has come on **special teams**, where he made his collegiate debut in 2024 against The Citadel after joining as a walk-on.[1] His appeal is less about raw box-score production right now and more about **instincts, toughness, and a proven tackling background** from Greenville Senior High, where he posted 127 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries, and an interception across 2021-23.[1] He also brings a notable football family background, which adds to the “knows what it takes” profile coaches tend to like.[1]
