Clemson Edge Will Heldt | 2026 ACC Football Returning Attractions

Expectations are high for Will Heldt as he heads into his senior season at Clemson. The Tigers have had a long lineage of defensive linemen during Dabo Swinney's tenure, and Heldt is expected to be the next big-time edge defender. Transferring in from Purdue, he played alongside Peter Woods and T.J. Parker on the defensive line in 2025 and was the Tigers' leader in tackles for loss and sacks. With Woods & Parker now in the NFL, Heldt will have to carry more of the load for the Clemson defense. He is looking for his third consecutive season with at least 10.0 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks. ACCDN analyst Wes Bryant takes you in depth as he tells you what makes Will Heldt one of the ACC's biggest "Returning Attractions" in 2026.

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