Clemson Adds Productive Safety Corey Myrick from Southern Miss via Transfer Portal
On January 7, 2026,
Clemson secured its fifth transfer portal commitment of the cycle with safety Corey Myrick from Southern Miss. The 6’3″, 200-pound defensive back committed shortly after an official visit to campus on Wednesday, canceling any remaining planned trips.Myrick, a Cincinnati native from Colerain High School, brings two years of eligibility remaining and immediate experience to Clemson’s revamped secondary. After beginning his career at Marshall in 2024 (where he appeared in eight games with limited action and three tackles), Myrick transferred to Southern Miss for the 2025 season and broke out as a starter.
He posted 91 total tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 4 pass deflections, 2 interceptions, and 1 forced fumble—earning recognition as one of the top Group of 5 safeties and PFF’s 15th-highest graded safety nationally.The fit at Clemson is strong: Myrick’s length, range, and tackling ability align perfectly with the Tigers’ need for physical, versatile safeties following departures in the secondary.
He joins fellow portal safety Jerome Carter (Old Dominion) as the second safety addition this cycle, providing depth and competition behind returning players. Ranked as a top-25 portal safety by multiple outlets, Myrick adds proven production to a defense aiming to rebound in 2026.This quick-strike commitment—visit on Wednesday, pledge the same day—underscores Clemson’s efficient portal approach under Dabo Swinney, with all five additions thus far targeting the defense. Myrick profiles as a potential Day 1 contributor with starter upside in the ACC.
