Clemson’s redshirt junior wide receiver, Troy Stellato, made an official announcement on Tuesday that he will be entering the transfer portal. In a heartfelt message posted to social media, Stellato expressed deep gratitude for his time at Clemson, thanking the university, coaching staff, teammates, and the entire community for their support.
“First and foremost, I want to express my deepest gratitude to Clemson University, the coaching staff, my teammates, and the entire Clemson community for their unwavering support during my time here,” Stellato wrote. “Being a part of this program has been an incredible honor, and I will forever cherish the memories, lessons, and relationships I’ve built here.”
Troy Stellato
Reflecting on the decision to move on, Stellato added, “After much thought, prayer, and discussions with my family, I have decided to enter my name into the Transfer Portal. This decision was not made lightly, but it’s what’s best for my future, and it’s time to take the next step in my journey. I’m excited about what lies ahead and will forever hold Clemson close to my heart. Thank you for everything. I will be entering the portal with 2 years of eligibility remaining.”
During his time at Clemson, Stellato totaled 25 receptions for 264 yards and one touchdown over nine games, including five starts. Unfortunately, he had been ruled out for the remainder of the 2024 season due to a hand injury.
Entering 2024, Stellato had accumulated 40 catches for 336 yards and one touchdown across 603 snaps and 14 games (six starts). His 2024 campaign began with solid performances, including a pair of receptions for 23 yards against Appalachian State, followed by 38 yards on two catches against NC State. He set a career-high with 72 receiving yards and six receptions, including a touchdown, in a game at Wake Forest. Stellato continued to excel, posting a career-best 74 receiving yards and matching his career high with seven receptions in a victory over Virginia. His season came to an end in November after undergoing surgery for a hand injury.
Stellato’s breakout performance came in 2023 after battling injuries for much of his first two seasons at Clemson. He finished the season with 38 catches for 321 yards and a touchdown in 580 snaps across 12 games (six starts). He earned career highs in receptions and yards throughout the year, highlighted by a seven-catch, 29-yard outing at NC State and a 50-yard performance on six receptions against North Carolina.
Unfortunately, Stellato missed the entirety of the 2022 season after suffering an ACL injury during fall camp.
Before arriving at Clemson, Stellato was a highly touted recruit, ranked among the top 300 players nationally by various recruiting services. He was regarded as one of Florida’s top prospects and ranked as the No. 17 wide receiver in the nation by Rivals
