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Clemson charged up the recruiting rankings last week after an industry-turning weekend that produced immediate results. The Tigers held their annual Elite Retreat and hosted double-digit Top247 prospects. Seven visitors, including a four-star quartet, have since publicly committed to the Tigers despite March typically not being associated with “decision month” for most prospects.
Clemson, at a dozen pledges, is currently only behind USC with the nation’s No. 2 recruiting class.
The Tigers finished 26th in the 2025 cycle, although Clemson only signing 15 prospects is an important disclaimer to make because volume matters. The Tigers’ most recent top-five finish was in 2021.
Clemson’s early No. 2 ranking begs the question, though: Are the Tigers back?
Recruiting momentum is real, and there’s no denying that the Tigers have it in spades right now. Certainly, Clemson is off to a good start this cycle.
But here’s where I’ll argue against the notion that the Tigers, after one weekend, are now recruiting on the same level as the likes of Georgia, Ohio State or Texas.
Here are two reasons why:
Quarterback recruiting remains a question mark
CLEMSON, SC – NOVEMBER 23: Clemson Tigers offensive coordinator Garrett Riley during a college football game between The Citadel Bulldogs and the Clemson Tigers on November 23, 2024 at Clemson Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
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Clemson landed a commitment last July from Queen Creek (Ariz.) High three-star Tait Reynolds, who is the No. 34 quarterback nationally and No. 6 overall prospect in Arizona for the 2026 class.
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Author : Anna Adams
Publish date : 2025-03-17 14:30:00
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