99Markus Strong
DT · RS JR/TR
4-JRTRANSFER
Oklahoma → Clemson
Oklahoma → ClemsonCurrent depth chart
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Bio
Markus Strong is a 6'3", 295-pound defensive tackle from Raiford, Florida, who transferred to Clemson in January 2026 after three seasons at Oklahoma. At Union County High School, he recorded more than 30 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and seven sacks as a senior. During his time with the Sooners, Strong appeared in 14 games and totaled 10 tackles with 4.0 for loss and 3.0 sacks, including performances in 2025 when Oklahoma reached the College Football Playoff. In his 2025 season, he logged three solo tackles, three tackles for loss, and one sack across 11 games. Entering his junior season at Clemson, Strong recorded eight total tackles, three for loss, and one sack in 2025. From Union County HS // Oklahoma · Raiford, FL.
Markus Strong started 0 of 13 games in 2025 and appeared in 11.
Player information
ClassRedshirt JuniorHeight6'3"Weight295 lbHometownRaiford, FLHigh schoolUnion County HS // OklahomaRecruiting3 · No. 1157 national · 2023 classConferenceACCPrevious schoolOklahomaTransfer year2026
Production · 2025
Defense
8
TACKLES
3
TFL
1
SACKS
Career path
UNION COUNTY HS // OKLAHOMARaiford, FL
OKLAHOMA2023 – 2025
CLEMSON2026 — present
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