Braden Wilmes
Freshman offensive lineman on Clemson's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′8″ · 300 lb · Lawrence, KS · Lawrence Free State HS
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 804 nationally · Signed with Clemson
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Clemson's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Clemson in 2026.
Braden Wilmes
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Clemson3-star out of Lawrence Free State
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Dabo Swinney
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Clemson -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Clemson has produced 7 All-Conference offensive linemen. 5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2020. Blake Miller went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Clemson
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Clemson
Returning around him
- 41% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 9 Clemson players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -4 net (11 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Clemson · Last season: 7-6 (AP #12) · Talent rank #16 · 2026 recruiting class #20