Clemson football’s 2025 recruiting class gained a major addition on Saturday as 4-star safety Jordan Young from Monroe, North Carolina, committed to the Tigers. Choosing Clemson over other top programs like NC State, Michigan, and Florida State, Young announced during a high school ceremony. Young’s decision solidifies Clemson’s secondary future, with him joining 4-star Tae Harris as the second defensive back commitment in the class.
Young has been a high-priority target for Clemson since receiving an offer in June 2022. After being considered a Clemson lean, NC State briefly gained momentum during the summer. However, multiple game-day visits, including Clemson’s big win over NC State in September and their recent victory over Virginia, helped solidify Young’s interest in the Tigers. His latest visit was to Michigan just last week, where he watched the Wolverines take down in-state rival Michigan State.
Young is a highly ranked prospect, standing at No. 106 overall and the ninth-best safety according to ESPN. On Friday, he was also named North Carolina’s Big 22 Player of the Year for the second straight season, a testament to his talent on both sides of the ball. He has accumulated nearly 2,500 receiving yards and 27 touchdowns on offense, with an impressive 17 career interceptions as a defender, including five in his senior season.
Young’s addition returns Clemson’s 2025 class to 14 pledges after the Tigers flipped 4-star offensive lineman Gavin Blanchard from UCF on Friday. However, the class also saw 4-star cornerback Graceson Littleton reopen his recruitment. With these latest changes, Clemson now ranks 17th in the 247Sports Team Composite Rankings for 2025.