To say Clemson has had success on offense over the last decade would be an understatement.
With names such as Deshaun Watson, Mike Williams, Sammy Watkins and Deandre Hopkins highlighting past offenses, the Tigers have been fortunate to garner such talent, but the play at the running back position can sometimes be overlooked.
Wayne Gallman set Clemson’s single-season rushing record in 2015 and last season’s backfield containing Travis Etienne and Tavien Feaster was one of the more potent backfields in the country.
Clemson nabbed 4-star running back Lyn-J Dixon out of Georgia in this year’s recruiting class but are looking to grab yet another top ranked player to line up in the backfield for 2019.
Noah Cain, the No. 2 ranked running back in the 2019 Class, is a prospect receiving major interest from Clemson.
The IMG (Fla.) Academy recruit holds offers from over two dozen schools, and quite a few schools have been in contact with him recently, including Ohio State, LSU, Clemson, Texas, Auburn, Miami, Georgia and several others.
Co-offensive coordinator Tony Elliott stopped by IMG last Friday to check out Cain and fellow running back Trey Sanders, who is the No. 1 running back in the 2019 class.
While Cain “couldn’t talk to them much” because of his workouts, he did mention that in the little time they had to talk “they said they want me back up at Clemson soon.”
Cain told The Clemson Insider he will most likely be taking a visit to Death Valley “around March…probably in their early spring ball period.”
The Texas native said he wants to get a better glimpse of Clemson’s campus as well as a better picture of the inner-workings of the football team.
“Getting a whole tour of the campus and will see the more detailed things within the football team,” Cain said.
According to the 5-foot-11, 207-pound back, Clemson, Auburn, Texas, and Oklahoma are the programs that are standing out the most to him right now “because of the vibes I’m getting from the coaches and the O-line play.”
Cain believes Clemson can and will stay as one of his favorite schools, especially if the Tigers continue to stay in contact with him until decision time.
“They’re style of play and culture makes them a top contender,” he said. “Then just staying in constant contact with them will keep them as a favorite.”