Clemson is no stranger to freshmen making a day-one impact on the field. Between quarterback Trevor Lawrence and wide receiver Justyn Ross, the Tigers have been blessed with talented and productive first-year players in years past.
Ranked as No. 10 in the country by 247Sports Composite, Clemson’s 2022 recruiting class has two five-star commits and eight four-star commits among 20 total players in the class. Nine of the 20 enrolled early in the spring, giving coaches and fans an early glimpse of the team’s newcomers.
Clemson’s spring game and the spring practices don’t compare to an entire college football season. Still, with high school film, coaches’ comments and the available college film, there is sufficient evidence to predict which freshmen are immediate impact players.
Although he doesn’t make this list, four-star wide receiver Adam Randall is a name to keep an eye on as October and November approach. Randall received great praise from the coaching staff in the spring before suffering a torn ACL in practice. If recovery goes well and he can return to the field in 2022, Randall could help fill the void left behind Ross’ departure to the NFL.
With Randall coming off a significant injury, here are four other Clemson freshmen who matter the most, according to Chris Hummer of 247Sports.