Markus Strong

Defensive Tackle

6′5″ / 270 lbs

Union County, FL

Oklahoma

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2 days ago by Staff Reports

Clemson's Markus Strong Expected to Miss Time After Lower-Leg Injury

Dabo Swinney said Clemson defensive tackle Markus Strong will “probably be out for a while” after suffering a lower-leg injury in Saturday night’s loss at LSU.

12 days ago by Lawton Swann

Markus Strong embracing Clemson’s daily grind: ‘We gonna sharpen each other every day’

Clemson’s defensive tackles enter 2026 with something to prove. Transfer Markus Strong says daily battles in the trenches are helping turn that question mark into motivation.

20 days ago by Tyreese Ingram

Transfer Focused on Work, Chemistry in Clemson Defensive Line

Making the jump to Clemson has required transfer defensive tackle to quickly adjust to a higher level of competition.

Clemson has ‘some good ingredients’: Three takeaways from the Tigers’ first scrimmage

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24 days ago by Lawton Swann

Clemson has ‘some good ingredients’: Three takeaways from the Tigers’ first scrimmage

Dabo Swinney spoke for nearly 40 mins after Clemson's first scrimmage of fall camp.

1 mo ago by Tyreese Ingram

Eason's 'Speed Dating' Pays Off as Clemson Rebuilds Defensive Tackle Depth

Clemson is counting on four transfer additions to strengthen the interior defensive line.

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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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