Former Clemson EDGE Adam Kissayi commits to Minnesota

Former Clemson EDGE Adam Kissayi has committed to Minnesota following just four hours in the NCAA transfer portal, according to an announcement from his Twitter account.

Kissayi is clearly a quick decision maker, committing to Clemson less than 24 hours after the Tigers official offered him. Now making yet another fast recruiting choice after entering the transfer portal following his first spring practice with the Tigers.

“I like how it’s a faith-based program,” Kissayi told On3’s Jeremy Johnson at the time of his commitment. “Dabo Swinney is a great coach. You go there and there’s no cussing and you know that they work hard day in and day out. A lot of guys that are in the NFL Draft said they wouldn’t be where they are if it wasn’t for Clemson. I can’t agree with them more. Every time I go there, it just feels like home.”

The 6-foot-8, 235-pound true freshman enrolled early at Clemson this January. But has now clearly had a change of heart following just a few months with the program.

Kissayi played high school football at American Heritage High School in Palm Bay (FL) where he was a three-star recruit. Ranked the No. 507 overall prospect in the nation and the No. 48 EDGE from the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

He was the 11th player to enter the transfer portal this offseason from Clemson with the Tigers bringing in no players in return. As Swinney continues to not use the portal with 34 players departing from the program and just two joining the program through the transfer portal in the past three offseasons. With Clemson missing out on the College Football Playof the past three seasons following six straight appearances in the CFP.

“I understand the standard is winning a national championship, do I think that Clemson could look to the portal for one or two Clemson-type guys a cycle? Yes. I think that there are guys that fit the mold of Clemson that are in the portal that would love to go there and help them,” On3’s Steve Wiltfong said.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.