J.R. Hardrick
J.R. Hardrick is a three-star recruit from South Pittsburg, TN (No. 1,030 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Clemson's 8 games this season.
Where Hardrick comes from
- South Pittsburg, TN
- South Pittsburg
- About 150 miles from Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC)
- Three-star, No. 1,030 in the 2026 class.
Where Hardrick fits
Clemson lists 22 defensive linemen this season.
Clemson defensive linemen with a game this season
Clemson is 5-3. Next: at Syracuse, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Dabo Swinney
Pass share
45.3%
248 pass / 299 run
Plays / game
68.4
8 games
Team sack rate
8.3%
289 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Clemson -- now projected as a quality contributor on the defensive line.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Clemson has produced 13 All-Conference defensive linemen. 19 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Peter Woods went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
Joined Clemson in 2026
- 2026 Clemson SwinneyYear 1 · Games –
- High school South PittsburgSouth Pittsburg, TN · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,030 in the 2026 class. Signed with Clemson.
2026
- Signed with ClemsonThree-star, out of South Pittsburg