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Matt Connolly

Suspended a year ago amid ostarine probe, Clemson tight end cleared to return

Clemson already has one of the most explosive offenses in the country. The Tigers are adding another piece for the postseason.

Clemson tight end Braden Galloway has officially been cleared by the NCAA and is immediately eligible to play in the postseason, a Clemson official confirmed on Sunday. The Tigers face Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 28.

Clemson was waiting for official word on Galloway, who was suspended 365 days after testing positive for the performance enhancing drug ostarine prior to last year's College Football Playoff.

Galloway, former defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and former offensive lineman Zach Giella were suspended for last year's postseason after the failed drug test. Lawrence was drafted in the first round by the Giants and is in his rookie season. Giella is no longer on Clemson's roster as he is out of eligibility.

Galloway was in position to be Clemson's starting tight end in 2019 before the suspension. He caught five passes for 52 yards and a touchdown last year. With Galloway suspended, J.C. Chalk has served as Clemson's starting tight end in 2019. Chalk has 13 catches for 60 yards on the year.

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