Etienne’s Tennessee Twist | Clemson Tigers Football News

Travis Etienne, the Clemson phenom who now headlines the NFL, nearly chose Tennessee—where he was a diehard fan and even visited—but ultimately went with Clemson, leading to a national title and a first-round draft pick. The twist? His former Tennessee coach, Butch Jones, had pitched him as the next Alvin Kamara, but Etienne’s path led him to greatness elsewhere. And here’s the full-circle moment: Etienne and Kamara are set to reunite as teammates with the New Orleans Saints in 2026—proving sometimes the detour is the destination. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c3dabe9dbcbf3b5