Who Is Vic Burley? Clemson Football Player Arrested And Suspended

Vic Burley is a senior defensive tackle for the Clemson Tigers football team. Burley was arrested by Clemson University Police early on August 22, 2026, on a disorderly conduct charge. Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney subsequently announced that Burley had been suspended from the football team indefinitely.

Vic Burley Arrest

Burley Arrested By Clemson University Police For Disorderly Conduct. Clemson officials said Burley was taken into custody by the Clemson University Police Department early Saturday morning on a disorderly conduct charge. Initial news reports did not describe the specific conduct that allegedly resulted in the arrest, and FOX Carolina said it had requested the police report from the university. [FOX Carolina]

Initial Reporting Has Not Detailed Circumstances Leading To Burley’s Arrest. As news of the arrest emerged Saturday afternoon, Clemson and local media confirmed the disorderly conduct charge but had not reported details explaining where the incident occurred or what police allege Burley did. [Clemson Sports Talk]

Vic Burley Suspension

Dabo Swinney Suspended Burley From Clemson Football Indefinitely. Swinney announced the disciplinary action after learning of Burley’s arrest. The coach said he was “extremely disappointed” by Burley’s actions and decisions and did not provide a timetable for when, or whether, the defensive tackle could return to the team. [CBS Sports]

Suspension Comes Two Weeks Before Clemson’s Season Opener At LSU. Clemson is scheduled to begin its 2026 season against LSU on September 5. Burley had been expected to take on a larger role along Clemson’s defensive front after the Tigers lost several of their leading defensive tackles from the previous season. [Clemson Sports Talk]

Burley Had Just Returned From An Injury Before His Suspension. Burley had been limited during Clemson’s preseason camp by an undisclosed injury but returned in time for the team’s August 20 scrimmage. Swinney said afterward that Burley stood out several times during the session, making the arrest and suspension two days later a sudden setback to his attempt to earn an expanded role. [CBS Sports]

Vic Burley Clemson Career

Burley Was A Highly Rated Recruit From Warner Robins, Georgia. Burley joined Clemson in 2023 after starring at Warner Robins High School, where he was named Georgia AAAAA Defensive Player of the Year. Recruiting services generally ranked him among the nation’s top defensive tackle prospects. [Clemson Tigers]

Injuries Have Limited Burley During His Clemson Career. Burley missed his freshman season with a knee injury before appearing in eight games in 2024. He played all 13 games during the 2025 season, recording 15 tackles, a half-tackle for loss and a pass breakup while making his first career start. [Clemson Tigers]