Clemson's Schieffelin DUI charge dismissed, ticketed for reckless driving
Ian Schieffelin's DUI charge was reduced to reckless driving; he will pay $600 to charity and complete 12 educational sessions as part of his suspension from Clemson's season opener.
- Ian Schieffelin released a statement Tuesday saying his DUI charge was dismissed and he accepted a reckless driving ticket, and he will miss Clemson University’s home opener against LSU this Saturday.
- On August 17, 2025, Ian Schieffelin was arrested after City of Clemson Police Department reported he swerved over a double yellow line and refused a breath test; Clemson city attorney Kurt Tavenier later downgraded the DUI charge.
- Officials say as part of the resolution, Schieffelin will pay $600 to the Community Foundation of Greater Clemson, complete 12 one-hour presentations, and face a $440 fine with six points on his driver's license.
- Coach Dabo Swinney said the incident is a learning experience and Schieffelin must face consequences, adding he will be available for Clemson football team's Week 2 game vs. Troy.
- After four seasons on the basketball team, Ian Schieffelin joined the football program May 2, relearning tight end fundamentals at 6-foot-7, 265 pounds after not playing since ninth grade.
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Clemson's Schieffelin DUI charge dismissed, ticketed for reckless driving
CLEMSON, S.C. (WSPA) - Clemson football player Ian Schieffelin announced an update on his arrest earlier this month. 7NEWS learned the basketball star turned football tight end was arrested just after 1:45 a.m. on August 17 on suspicion of DUI. Dabo Swinney recalls the near-firing moment that shaped his Clemson coaching career In a statement released via his lawyer, Schieffelin said the DUI charge has been dismissed by the City of Clemson …
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