Elyjah Thurmon
Elyjah Thurmon is a four-star recruit from Rienzi, MS, out of Bradwell Institute (No. 201 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Clemson's 8 games this season.
Where Thurmon comes from
- Rienzi, MS
- Bradwell Institute
- Bradwell Institute is about 200 miles from Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC)
- Four-star, No. 201 in the 2024 class.
- On the Clemson roster since 2024
Where Thurmon fits
Clemson lists 22 offensive linemen this season.
Clemson offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 105th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Clemson is 5-3. Next: at Syracuse, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
What’s being said
6 stories this week, from 5 outlets.
In the news this week
from 5 outlets
Clemson offensive lineman Elyjah Thurmon suffers serious injury against FSU
TigerNet Oct 31 · 1 outlet
Talk is up: 6 stories this week, from none the week before.
In the news this season
from 6 outlets
Clemson OL Elyjah Thurmon released from hospital after overnight stay
On3 Nov 1 · 1 outlet
Week by week
- Oct 29 to Nov 4W 36-24 at Florida State6 storiesClemson OL Elyjah Thurmon released from hospital after overnight stay On3
- Oct 22 to Oct 28L 16-20 vs Virginia TechNo stories
- Oct 15 to Oct 21W 37-0 vs Charleston SouthernNo stories
- Oct 1 to Oct 7L 13-41 vs MiamiNo stories
- Sep 24 to Sep 30W 24-10 at California1 story
- Sep 17 to Sep 23W 28-20 vs North CarolinaNo stories
- Sep 10 to Sep 16W 22-7 vs Georgia SouthernNo stories
- Sep 3 to Sep 9L 10-51 at LSUNo stories
- Aug 20 to Aug 26No game1 story
- Aug 13 to Aug 19No game1 storyClemson HC Dabo Swinney Praises OL Elyjah Thurmon: ‘He’s Going to Play This Game a Long Time’
Sports Illustrated
Each week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
In the news across his career
Stories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
Latest stories
- Elyjah Thurmon shares positive message after being released from Tallahassee hospital
- Clemson guard Elyjah Thurmon to be carted off after taking hit to head vs Florida State
Yahoo SportsNov 1 - Clemson’s Elyjah Thurmon carted off field after suffering serious injury vs. Florida StateYahoo SportsNov 1
- Elyjah Thurmon injury update: Clemson OL taken to hospital after scary injury
USA TodayNov 1
In the game threads
at Florida State, Oct 31Typical ACC Network broadcast. No clue what happened, don’t even know who it is. They guessed it was Thurmon.Clemson fan, r/CFB game threadNamed in
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Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for Clemson -- now projected at an All-Conference level.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 105th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Clemson has produced 11 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).
Three seasons at Clemson
- 2026 Clemson SwinneyYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Clemson SwinneyYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Clemson SwinneyYear 1 · Games –
- High school Bradwell InstituteHinesville, GA · Class of 2024Four-star, No. 201 in the 2024 class. Signed with Clemson.
2024
- Signed with ClemsonFour-star, out of Bradwell Institute
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Dabo Swinney.