Clemson Tigers#17 · DE Ari Watford
50 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-5
- Weight
- 240 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Norfolk, VA
Ari Watford is a DE (#17) for Clemson, from Norfolk, VA. In the 2025 season he had 1 tackle over 1 game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 3
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 3
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 3
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 19
Weight 14
Frame 16
Experience 10
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Ari Watford career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CLEM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Season stats for Ari Watford appear here once he records them. Roster details are rechecked weekly.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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20
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Career timeline
- NowClemson DE: #17
- ClassSophomore
- HometownNorfolk, VA
Ari Watford: Clemson DE profile and stats
Ari Watford is a DE (#17) for Clemson, from Norfolk, VA. This profile tracks Ari Watford's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Clemson roster, the ACC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Clemson sits in the race, check the live ACC standings.
Ari Watford in the news
All newsRecapClemson beat California 24-10 (Week 4, 2026)Clemson beat California 24-10 at California Memorial Stadium. Now Clemson is 3-1, 2-0 in ACC play, and California is 2-2, 1-1 in ACC play.2026-09-25RecapClemson beat North Carolina 28-20 (Week 3, 2026)Clemson beat North Carolina 28-20 at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC). Now Clemson is 2-1, 1-0 in ACC play, and North Carolina is 2-1, 0-1 in ACC play.2026-09-19RecapClemson beat Georgia Southern 22-7 (Week 2, 2026)Clemson beat Georgia Southern 22-7 at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC). Now Clemson is 1-1, and Georgia Southern is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Ari Watford play for?
Ari Watford plays for Clemson, wearing #17 at DE.
What position does Ari Watford play?
Ari Watford is a DE for Clemson.
How tall is Ari Watford?
Ari Watford is 6-5 and weighs 240 lb.
What year is Ari Watford in?
Ari Watford is listed as a sophomore on the Clemson roster.
Where is Ari Watford from?
Ari Watford is from Norfolk, VA.