The Clemson Insider continues its “Looking Ahead” series with a forward look at Clemson’s top wide receiver targets in the 2017 class. The outlook of “Wide Receiver U” is as bright as or brighter than ever. After losing Charone Peake to the NFL, Clemson signed a trio of stalwarts at receiver in February: Plant City […]
The Clemson Insider caught up with 4-star wide receiver OrTre Smith who just got back from The Opening where he showed he is one of the top receivers in the nation. “It was great. I enjoyed myself,” Smith told TCI. The Opening experience helped build Smith’s confidence and prepare him for what he will see […]
Four of Clemson’s commits in the class of 2017 will be present at The Opening finals this week, and they will be joined by about four times as many prospects who are high on Clemson’s recruiting board for this cycle. Overall, more than 150 of the nation’s top recruits will convene to compete at the Nike […]
Clemson priority target OrTre Smith released his top five schools on Twitter on Wednesday morning, and the four-star wide receiver from Wando included Clemson in his list. Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina also made the cut in no particular order. https://twitter.com/treesmif/status/748176675444232192 Smith also announced a commitment date of Sept. 11. The 6-foot-4, 210-pounder is regarded as […]
Each week The Clemson Insider brings you the latest Inside information on the Tigers in The Insider Report. Which 5-stars will be on campus this week for the Dabo Swinney Football Camp? What is the latest on 5-star wide receiver Tee Higgins? Which prospects mom will have a key visit this week? Which Clemson baseball […]
What’s trending on The Clemson Insider’s message board today? A number of topics, including Dabo Swinney Day in Pelham, Ala., Clemson at Auburn set for primetime, TCI’s Weekly Baseball Wrap, Clemson’s offense that is built for scoring and the latest update on four-star wideout OrTre Smith. Happy Dabo Swinney Day Dabo vs. Danny Kickoff time […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The criteria are in place for four-star wide receiver OrTre Smith. “Where I feel comfortable at, and a home atmosphere, just where I can perform at my best,” Smith told TheClemsonInsider during The Opening on Sunday. For now, the ESPN300 prospect from Mount Pleasant’s Wando High School is trying to figure out […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – All eyes were on Tee Higgins during The Opening’s stop at Mallard Creek High School, and the five-star wide receiver from Oak Ridge, Tenn. did not disappoint. The best wide receiver in the country was dominant throughout the afternoon and it resulted in an invite to The Opening finals in Oregon. He’ll […]
Depending who you ask, OrTre Smith is somewhere among the top three players in South Carolina for the class of 2017. According to 247, he’s the best. Rivals lists him second. ESPN ranks Smith third. The four-star from Wando High School visited Clemson last month for Junior Day. “I enjoyed myself very much,” Smith told […]
After starting off in impressive fashion, 2017 Wando wide receiver [autotag]OrTre Smith[/autotag] finally picked up an offer from Clemson. Word came a day after Clemson co-offensive coordinator Tony Elliott was in the Lowcountry for Wando’s game against Fort Dorchester, which featured a few notable prospects, including 2016 offensive lineman John Simpson and 2018 quarterback/athlete Dakereon […]