Clarkson, the son of longtime quarterbacks coach Steve Clarkson, redshirted during his freshman season in 2023. He will have three seasons of eligibility remaining.
In two seasons with the Cardinals, Clarkson appeared in three games. He completed 4-of-6 passes for 18 yards. He also carried five times for nine yards
The Rebels also feature highly-recruited AJ Maddox as part of their 2024 recruiting cycle.
A former four-star prospect from Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco, Clarkson was the No. 31 overall prospect in the state, the No. 26 quarterback in the class. He was the No. 395 overall prospect for the 2023 cycle.
