Eason checks in on elite in-state defensive tackle

Clemson’s new defensive tackles coach hit the recruiting trail Monday and checked in on an elite in-state DT in the 2023 class. Nick Eason paid a visit to Camden (S.C.) High School, home to four-star Xzavier McLeod. The 6-foot-5, 320-pound junior is ranked as high as the No. 5 defensive tackle and No. 53 overall […]

In-state standout DL reacts to Bates’ departure, Eason’s hire

The Clemson Insider caught up with an in-state standout defensive lineman following the news that Todd Bates would be departing for Oklahoma and that Clemson would be hiring Nick Eason as his replacement. It’s been a couple of days since Camden (S.C.) 2023 four-star defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod has had his phone and he’s missed […]

No. 1 in-state prospect leaves Clemson visit very impressed by Swinney

Clemson recently played host to a top-50 national recruit ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the Palmetto State for the class of 2023. Camden (S.C.) High School four-star defensive tackle Xzavier McLeod made an unofficial visit to campus for the Florida State game on Oct. 30. It marked the first game-day recruiting trip to […]

Coach Speak on top 50 prospect Xzavier McLeod

Clemson is high on this Class of 2023 in-state defensive lineman, according to his defensive coordinator and position coach, Joey Hendrix, who recently caught up with The Clemson Insider. Camden (S.C.) High School five-star Xzavier McLeod is ranked as the No. 11 defensive linemen in the nation and the No. 47 overall prospect regardless of […]

Clemson looks to build relationship with No. 1 Palmetto State recruit

Xzavier McLeod has only been in high school for three semesters, yet the four-star defensive tackle from Camden (S.C.) High already holds several offers from Florida State, Georgia, Kentucky and South Carolina. Clemson is among other schools showing early interest in McLeod, a sophomore who was recently ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the […]