Misun Kelley holds the NB · Backup spot in Clemson Tigers’s safety room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Misun Kelley is a 5'9", 185-pound nickel back from Central, SC, who joined Clemson as a two-way athlete in 2023. Originally focusing on wide receiver, he caught five passes for 27 yards in 2024 before transitioning primarily to defensive back in 2025. In his first season at the position, Kelley recorded 17 tackles and one pass breakup over 12 games with five starts, including his debut against No. 9 LSU. Entering 2026 as a redshirt junior, he has appeared in 23 career games and earned All-ACC Academic Team honors in 2025.

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