Clemson flips JUCO DL Andy Burburija from Nebraska

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There’s yet another twist in the recruitment of Iowa Western Community College defensive lineman Andy Burburija. The JUCO prospect has flipped his commitment from Nebraska to Clemson.

The Crystal Lake South (Ill.) product first made a commitment to Washington State at the end of October. That lasted until National Signing Day on Dec. 3, when he flipped to Kansas State and signed.

Burburija then decommitted from the Wildcats on Dec. 29 after K-State head coach Chris Klieman stepped down from his post in Manhattan. On Jan. 7, he announced offers from both Nebraska and Clemson. He chose the Huskers on Jan. 11, but now has his sights set on the Tigers.

Burburija is the No. 66 prospect and No. 10 DL in Rivals’ 2026 JUCO rankings. He adds to a Clemson recruiting class that checks in at No. 19 in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.

Across two seasons for Iowa Western CC, Burburija tallied 78 tackles and 14 sacks. He really blossomed as a sophomore this past season, racking up 45 tackles and 11 sacks.

Last month, head coach Dabo Swinney and the Tigers signed just one defensive lineman prospect from the high school ranks in three-star Kameron Cody. Burburija now adds to the class ahead of the February signing period.

More on Clemson’s 2026 class

Jacksonville Bolles four-star wide receiver Naeem Burroughs and Roebuck (S.C.) Dorman four-star safety Kentavion Anderson headline the class as top-100 overall prospects. Both are also outliers in the Rivals300.

“Burroughs is an ultra-dynamic pass catcher that is a three-level receiver who separates from defenders in his route running and after the catch due to his hyper-athleticism,” Rivals National Scout Cody Bellaire previously wrote of the No. 35 recruit.

Burroughs is one of three blue-chip wide receivers in the class, alongside Charlotte Providence Day four-star Gordon Sellars and Purcellville (Va.) Bullis four-star Connor Salmin. The receiver spot is a highlight for this class, as is the offensive line.

There’s five blue-chip offensive linemen in the class. Highlighting the elite haul for Matt Luke and Co. is Orlando First Academy four-star IOL Chancellor Barclay and Milton (Fla.) Pace four-star IOL Grant Wise, the No. 11 and No. 15 interior O-linemen in the cycle.

The class also ranks No. 4 in the ACC, according to the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings, behind Miami, Florida State and North Carolina. The full class — which features 10 blue-chippers overall — can be seen here.

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