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Artavis Scott’s Homecoming: Clemson’s RB Room Reloaded

Clemson has tapped former standout receiver Artavis Scott as its new assistant running backs coach, returning the alum to Death Valley after stints as an offensive graduate assistant and an FCS wide receivers coach at Howard. With sophomore Gideon Davidson back and transfer portal addition Chris Johnson Jr. on board, Scott inherits a deep backfield. His prior coaching résumé includes helping nine receivers hit 100 yards in a tough season at Howard and working under C.J. Spiller as an offensive analyst. As a player, Scott set Clemson’s all-time receptions mark in just three seasons, earned Freshman All-American honors, and claimed a national title in 2016. Though undrafted in 2017, he spent time on NFL practice squads before pivoting to coaching. Scott’s knack for cross-position relationships already showed when he lobbied for defensive end C.J. Wesley’s transfer to Clemson. With proven performance on multiple fronts, Scott’s return promises a strategic boost to Clemson’s offense heading into 2026.

In a plot twist worthy of a sports sitcom, Clemson fans can now rest easy: their beloved program has rescued Artavis Scott from the HBCU trenches, plucking him from Howard’s offensive wreckage to coach running backs. Because if the passing game was a dumpster fire (165 yards per game!), surely the backfield can handle a guy whose résumé screams “elite receptions record” but whispered “practice squad journeyman.” Don’t worry though—Scott’s recruiting clout is so legendary he can convince defensive ends to switch sides faster than you can say “portal.” Next up: convincing ovens to bake and grass to grow. Meanwhile, Death Valley will bask in the glow of his one-season Wonderlic test scores. Forget championships; the real victory is that the Tigers now have an assistant coach whose greatest achievement might be tweeting recruiting support during transfer windows. Riveting.