T.J. Moore, a third‑year wide receiver for the Clemson Tigers, has earned a spot on the 2026 Biletnikoff Award preseason watch list, a recognition that highlights his rapid ascent in college football.
A Breakout Performer
During the previous season he topped the Tigers' receiving corps with 837 yards, hauling in 52 catches and scoring four touchdowns while starting every game.
His freshman campaign in 2024 saw him record 45 receptions for 651 yards and five touchdowns, a performance that helped him arrive on campus as a five‑star recruit from Tampa, Florida.
Over his first two seasons at Clemson he has amassed 97 catches for 1,488 yards and nine touchdowns, a tally that includes a 75‑yard touchdown catch on a trick play during a 38‑10 victory over North Carolina in 2023.
The buzz surrounding Moore extends beyond statistics; CBS Sports placed him 58th among the best overall players in college football heading into the 2026 season.
Clemson's 2026 Outlook
The Tigers enter the year ranked No. 23 in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll and gathered 112 votes in the AP Top 25, the most of any team outside the official rankings.
Their schedule opens on September 5 with a showdown against LSU at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a game slated for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff.