TCI Recruiting Roundup: Update on Five-Star Target

The chase for Tyler Atkinson, one of the top players in the 2026 recruiting class, continues. The five-star linebacker (Grayson, GA) was back in Clemson last month for the first time in a year for the Elite Retreat. With the hiring of Tom Allen as defensive coordinator and Ben Boulware being promoted to linebackers coach, […]

After First Clemson Visit, Georgia Lineman Says He’s ‘Never Seen Anything So Nice’

CLEMSON — Fletcher Turk made his first visit to Clemson during the spring. The 2026 offensive lineman (Hebron Christian, Dacula, GA) got a visit from Matt Luke earlier in the year during the contact period, with the Tigers’ offensive line coach attending one of his basketball games. Turk then quickly started making plans for his […]

OL Commit Claps Back at Critic, Defends Clemson

Clemson is red-hot on the recruiting trail right now. In just a matter of days, the Tigers have landed seven commitments for their 2026 class, and Clemson has surged up the recruiting rankings as a result. One of the Tigers’ new commits — four-star offensive lineman Adam Guthrie (Miami Trace, Ohio) – chimed in on […]

Clemson OL Target Commits Elsewhere

One of Clemson’s top offensive line targets has committed elsewhere. Avon Lake (Ohio) four-star offensive lineman Maxwell Riley announced his commitment to Ohio State on Monday night. Riley’s recruitment was a battle that came down to his two finalists in the Buckeyes and Tigers. Riley visited Clemson about half a dozen times during the recruiting […]

Clemson Lands Commitment from Top OL Target

Clemson has landed a commitment from one of its top offensive line targets. Four-star Adam Guthrie (Miami Trace, Ohio) announced his commitment to the Tigers on Friday afternoon. Guthrie is the nation’s No. 20 offensive tackle and No. 243 overall prospect in the 2026 class, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. The 6-foot-7, 300-pound prospect […]

Clemson Makes Top Schools List for 4-Star Tampa Lineman

A four-star offensive lineman from the Sunshine State included Clemson in his top schools list on Monday. Canon Pickett, a class of 2026 prospect from Tampa Bay Tech, dropped a top 10 featuring Clemson along with LSU, Miami, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Florida State, Oklahoma, Auburn and Vanderbilt. Pickett, who owns three dozen total offers, is […]

ESPN Recruiting Analyst: ‘Clemson Fans, Don’t Freak Out’

Clemson signed only 18 total players in the 2025 cycle, so the Tigers’ recruiting class is ranked unusually low by the program’s standards. In ESPN’s 2025 college football recruiting class rankings (subscription required), Clemson checks in at 37th overall and sits outside the top five classes in the ACC. According to ESPN, the Tigers are […]

No. 1 Prospect in Pennsylvania Announces Clemson Offer

A highly touted prospect from Pennsylvania announced an offer from Clemson on Saturday. Joey O’Brien, a four-star athlete in the class of 2026 from La Salle College High School (Wyndmoor, Pa.), reported the offer via social media. “Beyond blessed to receive an offer from Clemson!!” O’Brien wrote. The 6-foot-4, 185-pound recruit is ranked as the […]

Productive Tar Heel State LB Announces Offer from Tigers

A talented defender from the Tar Heel State reported an offer from Clemson this weekend. Ashbrook High School (Gastonia, N.C.) class of 2026 inside linebacker Caleb Gordon announced the offer via social media Friday. After an amazing conversation with (defensive coordinator Tom Allen) & (assistant linebackers coach Ben Boulware) I’m blessed to receive an offer […]

Tigers in Top Group for Highly Regarded OL Target

Clemson made the top schools list for a highly touted offensive line target in the class of 2026. Loudoun County (Leesburg, Va.) four-star Carter Scruggs, who holds well over two dozen total offers, has the Tigers in the top 12 he released via social media. Along with Clemson, the top group for Scruggs includes Alabama, […]