But there's precedent for Schieffelin's pivot. Star NFL tight ends Antonio Gates and Jimmy Graham famously transitioned from basketball to football. Just last year, former BYU and Baylor basketball player Caleb Lohner decided to give football a try at Utah.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/clemson as From Hardcourt to Gridiron, Clemson PF Turned TE Ian Schieffelin is One to Watch. As Clemson Football rounded up its first day of Fall Camp, Dabo Swinney was able to offer a lot of insights and information on the team firsthand.