ESPN on wide receiver Tyler Brown being Clemson football's 2025 sleeper player

USA Today

06-07-2025

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It's easy to see why Clemson football's wide receiver room is getting so much national buzz heading into 2025, but one name still seems to be flying under the radar. After missing last season with an ankle injury, Tyler Brown is healthy again and ready to remind everyone why he was such a big part of the Tigers' offense just two years ago.
With the emergence of TJ Moore and Bryant Wesco as explosive outside threats, the return of Antonio Williams for his senior season, and the addition of Tristan Smith through the transfer portal, the Tigers have turned what was once a weak spot into one of the ACC's deepest position groups. Andrea Adelson of ESPN pointed out that while Williams, Moore and Wesco have dominated the headlines, Brown shouldn't be overlooked. Dabo Swinney spoke glowingly about him this spring, making it clear he expects Brown to carve out a significant role this fall.
Back in 2023, Brown led Clemson in receptions and receiving yards as a freshman and was named a freshman All-American for his efforts. Having him back at full strength gives Cade Klubnik another proven weapon in the slot alongside Williams, with Moore, Wesco and Smith stretching the field outside. Cole Turner adds even more depth to a unit that could return Clemson's passing attack to elite status.
If this group lives up to its potential, Brown's comeback could be one of the biggest reasons why Clemson's offense looks like an 'embarrassment of riches' again in 2025.
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