Ben Batson

Ben Batson is entering his second season as a full-time strength and conditioning assistant with Clemson Football in 2024.

As a player, Batson appeared in 12 career games as a quarterback and safety for the Tigers from 2018-19 before medically retiring to transition to student strength and conditioning coaching for the remainder of his undergraduate tenure. He played quarterback on Clemson’s 2018 national championship squad and contributed primarily both at quarterback and on special teams for Clemson’s 14-1 squad in 2019.

Batson earned his degree in communication from Clemson in 2021. He spent the 2022 season as a strength and conditioning intern at Georgia State prior to returning to his alma mater for the 2023 season.

A Clemson native, Batson played at both Daniel High School and Dorman High School in the Upstate. He is married to his wife, Rachel, and is the son of longtime Clemson Director of Football Strength & Conditioning Joey Batson.