Chad Kelly dismissed from Clemson football team

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CLEMSON, S.C. - Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney Dabo Swinney
Head Coach
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RS So. Quarterback
#11 6-2, 210
Buffalo, NY
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"I have dismissed Chad Kelly for conduct detrimental to our program," said Swinney. "He has had a pattern of behavior that is not consistent with the values of our program. I hope he will mature and grow from this and become the man and player I know he can be. I wish him nothing but the best in the future academically and athletically."

Kelly red-shirted the 2012 season, then suffered a torn ACL in the 2013 Spring Game. But, he came back to play by the September 7 S.C. State game. He played in five games overall in 2013 and was 10-17 passing for 58 yards. He added 16 rushes for 117 yards and a touchdown, including 56 yards on seven rushes at Virginia.

The native of Niagara Falls, N.Y. was in a three-way competition at quarterback this spring along with senior Cole StoudtCole Stoudt
Sr. Quarterback
#18 6-4, 205
Dublin, OH
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Fr. Quarterback
#4 6-3, 190
Gainesville, GA
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Quarterbacks on Scholarship

Seniors - Cole Stoudt

Freshmen - Deshaun Watson, Nick Schuessler (Walk-On)

Commitment - Tucker Israel

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