Scott Pagano Reportedly Will Transfer from Clemson

Redshirt junior defensive tackle Scott Pagano is set to transfer from Clemson and is expected to receive his release from the program.Ryan Bartow of 247Sports was the first to report the news, and it was later confirmed by Brad Senkiw of theIndependent Mail.Per Bartow, Pagano already graduated and will be eligible to play immediately in 2017 at a different school without having to sit out a year.Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney released the following statement on Pagano's decision to transfer, as provided by Dan Hope of theIndependent Mail:The Honolulu native registered 20 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and two sacks in 2016 en route to helping the Tigers win the national championship.Pagano missed three games with abroken bone in his footbut was a key part of Clemson's defensive line rotation down the stretch.The 6'3", 295-pound Pagano was expected to vie for a regular starting spot at Clemson in 2017, with Carlos Watkins departing for the NFL.Greg Pickel of PennLive.com believes there will be a significant, nationwide market for Pagano's services:With Pagano out of the picture, 2016ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year Dexter Lawrence will man one starting spot at defensive tackle for the Tigers, and Senkiw believes Christian Wilkins may slide back to tackle from defensive end.Pagano's departure will open the door for Albert Huggins and Nyles Pinckney to take on a bigger role at defensive tackle in 2017 as well.
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