Clemson tight end Braden Galloway back in fold for College Football Playoff

Scott Keepfer | The Greenville News

CLEMSON -- Braden Galloway is back in the fold for the Clemson football team.

The sophomore tight end, who was one of three Clemson players to receive a one-year ban after testing positive for the banned substance ostarine prior to last year’s College Football Playoff, received official clearance from the NCAA on Sunday.

“Our compliance staff informed us that he is once again eligible after his 365 days concluded on Sunday,” Clemson football spokesperson Ross Taylor said.

Galloway, who played high school football at nearby Seneca High, has been practicing with the team. The 6-foot-4, 235-pound Galloway played in 12 games as a freshman in 2018, catching five passes for 52 yards and a touchdown.

Junior J.C. Chalk has been the Tigers’ leading pass catcher at tight end this season with 13 receptions but for only 60 yards.

Galloway could have an immediate impact, and coach Dabo Swinney expects him to be ready right away.

“The intensity is at a different level, but it’s not like he hasn’t been playing football all year,” Swinney said. “He’s been practicing every day. He’s in great shape. He’s caught a million balls.”