Pitcher Aidan Knaak, a fifth-round draft pick by the Brewers with a $425K bonus, is staying at Clemson for another year after failing to agree on terms. A standout freshman who earned National Freshman Pitcher of the Year and All-ACC honors, Knaak holds school records for strikeouts per nine innings and ranks sixth in total strikeouts. His dad says he’s refining his mechanics and eager to compete at a high level again. Clemson may have sweetened the deal with a competitive NIL package, showcasing how college athletes are leveraging performance and new revenue streams to shape their futures. Returning to the mound means a major boost for Clemson and a strategic move for Knaak to elevate his draft stock before potentially heading pro next year.

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