26-07-2025
Former Clemson quarterback Hunter Helms returns to the program in a player/coach role
Hunter Helms is back with Clemson—but not just as a player.
The former Tiger quarterback will serve in a unique player/coach role for the 2025 season. Originally set to join Clemson's staff as a student coach, Helms is now expected to dress out and act as an emergency quarterback, similar to how Paul Tyson was used last year.
Helms, a walk-on turned scholarship player, spent four seasons with Clemson from 2020 to 2023. He saw action in nine games, throwing for 218 yards and two touchdowns. His most notable performance came in 2020 against Georgia Tech, where he tossed two scores as a true freshman.
After transferring to Rhode Island in 2024, Helms helped guide the Rams to a CAA Championship. He finished the season with 1,270 passing yards, five touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
With Cade Klubnik firmly entrenched as the starter, Helms will join a quarterback room that includes Christopher Vizzina, Trent Pearman, and freshman Chris Denson. He'll be on scholarship and pursue a Master's degree while adding veteran depth ahead of fall camp, which opens July 31.
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