Tristan Smith

Left-Handed Pitcher

6′2″ / 200 lbs

Boiling Springs, SC

Senior

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4 days ago by Tyreese Ingram

After months of uncertainty, Tristan Smith gets his final shot at Clemson

With his lengthy eligibility battle behind him, Tristan Smith enters his final Clemson season with certainty and one goal.

5 days ago by Lawton Swann

T.J. Moore is taking hype, leadership role ‘day by day’

From Bryant Wesco Jr.’s comeback to mentoring Clemson’s young receivers — and even a childhood Spider-Man story — T.J. Moore offered a glimpse into the mindset he’s carrying into 2026.

2 mo ago by Tyreese Ingram

'A Billy Graham Revival, a Bunch of Baptisms': Young Tigers Emerge from Spring Battles

Clemson's newest receivers arrived with impressive résumés, but their first spring in orange proved to be an even greater test of their potential.

9 mo ago by Tyreese Ingram

Clemson OC Garrett Riley Seeks Offensive Rebound After Slow Start in SMU Loss

Clemson’s first half against SMU was about as rough as it gets for an offense that had been trending upward. The Tigers couldn’t find a rhythm, couldn’t move the chains, and couldn’t protect their quarterback.

9 mo ago by Tyreese Ingram

Tom Allen on Defensive Struggles in Loss to SMU: 'Critical Times, We’ve Got to Execute'

Clemson’s comeback bid against SMU on Saturday night fell apart in the closing minutes, as costly defensive breakdowns allowed the game to slip away.

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Clemson Sports Talk Rating

99-100: Elite national prospect (Five-star)

Considered one of the best prospects in the nation and a likely difference-maker at the collegiate level. Displays all of the physical skills to be a future All-American with potential to be an early-round NFL draft pick.

90-98: Elite state prospect (Four-star)

Considered one of the best 30-40 prospects in the state and a top 250 national prospect. Displays the physical skills to be a major early contributor at the collegiate level with high professional potential.

80-89: Quality prospect (Three-star)

Considered one of the best 100 prospects in the state and a top 500 national prospect. Displays the physical skills to develop into a contributor over the course of his college career. Has the ability to become a professional prospect over time with development.

70-79: Solid prospect (Two-star)

Considered one of the top 250 prospects in the state. Has the physical skills to be a potential contributor at a D-1 program over the course of his collegiate career with significant development. Professional potential is low.

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