Could Dabo Swinney get what he's wanted for some time? According to reports, basketball star Ian Schieffelin is working to join the football team.

One of Clemson’s most popular basketball players is switching sports. Former Tigers forward Ian Schieffelin plans to join coach Dabo Swinney’s football team and play as a tight end this season, according to various local reports.

In a move that has Clemson fans buzzing, basketball standout Ian Schieffelin is trading his high tops for cleats. The 6-foot-8, 240-pound forward who earned second-team All-ACC honors isn’t transferring for a fifth basketball season.