Jake Herbstreit among walk-ons leaving Tigers program

CLEMSON — Clemson has several walk-on football players who are no longer with the program, including safety Jake Herbstreit.

Herbstreit is stepping away from football to pursue other interests, a Clemson official told ClemsonSports.com. He has been shadowing the Clemson football creative media group and could pursue opportunities in that.

Jake Herbstreit is the son of ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit. He arrived at Clemson as a preferred walk-on in 2019 and appeared in four games during his redshirt freshman season.

Jake served as a scout team performer last year but did not appear in a game.

Tye Herbstreit, who is Jake’s twin brother, remains on the team as a receiver. Tye has appeared in five career games entering his redshirt sophomore season.

Other walk-ons to leave Clemson’s program include quarterback James Talton, offensive lineman Will Edwards, running back Sylvester Mayers, safety Peter Cote, defensive end Ryan Barrett and defensive end Jack Brissey.

While some players have left the program, others are just arriving on campus.

Clemson welcomed the remaining members of its freshman class who were not already enrolled in school last week.

The Tigers are currently going through summer workouts ahead of the season opener against Georgia on Sept. 4 in Charlotte.

Clemson has made six straight College Football Playoff appearances entering the 2021 season.

The Tigers have also won six consecutive ACC titles and are favored to win their seventh straight this year.

Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne may be gone, but there is still plenty of talent at Clemson. That includes quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei, who is one of the favorites to win the Heisman as he enters his sophomore season.