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Tar Heel State TE recaps ‘amazing’ gameday visit to Clemson

A talented tight end from the Tar Heel State traveled to Tiger Town for an unofficial visit earlier this month. Weddington High School (Matthews, N.C.) junior Brooks Mauk – a 6-foot-4, 215-pound prospect in the class of 2024 – made his way to …

A talented tight end from the Tar Heel State traveled to Tiger Town for an unofficial visit earlier this month.

Weddington High School (Matthews, N.C.) junior Brooks Mauk – a 6-foot-4, 215-pound prospect in the class of 2024 – made his way to Clemson for the Furman game on Saturday, Sept. 10.

“The Clemson visit was amazing,” he told The Clemson Insider.

Mauk had been to games at Death Valley before, though it was back when he was much younger, so this marked his first gameday visit to Clemson as a recruit – and he came away very impressed by the environment.

“The atmosphere was crazy!” he said. “Everyone in the football complex was so nice and welcoming. The energy really picked up when the Tiger Walk started. It was cool to watch them walk into the stadium with the fans getting louder and louder.”

The highlight of the visit for Mauk, he said, was spending time with tight ends coach Kyle Richardson and offensive player development coach Tajh Boyd.

Mauk appreciates how Richardson made time to engage in conversation with him, his dad and his brother before the game.

Weddington High School (Matthews, N.C.) 2024 tight end Brooks Mauk (right) with Clemson tight ends coach Kyle Richardson during Mauk’s visit to Clemson Saturday, Sept. 10 (photo courtesy of Mauk on Twitter (@brooks_mauk)

“We were able to spend some good time with Coach Richardson at lunch,” Mauk said. “He went out of his way to spend time with us and that meant a lot. He talked about all of the players in the TE room. Different styles and strengths.”

During the game, Mauk enjoyed watching another Weddington High School product – Clemson sophomore running back Will Shipley – run for a couple of scores in the Tigers’ 35-12 win over the Paladins.

“Loved seeing Will scoring those touchdowns!” he said. “Before I met him, I had heard how hard of a worker he was. He lives and breathes football and it’s really exciting to see him reap the rewards of all of that hard work. There is a lesson for the rest of us in that. He is such a great guy, and he has a huge fan base cheering for him back home!”

Overall, Mauk said the visit gave him a better feel for where he stands with the Tigers in the recruiting process at this point.

“Coach Richardson walked through his plan for the next few years and what he looks for in his tight ends,” Mauk explained. “He likes for them to be physical and that’s kind of my style. He respects the way Coach Capone (Weddington head coach Andy Capone) develops his players physically, mentally and fundamentally for the next level.”

Mauk also made an unofficial visit to Clemson in early March to tour the facilities and take in one of the football team’s spring practices, before returning to campus for the Dabo Swinney Camp in June.

After the Clemson-Furman game visit, Mauk went to Coastal Carolina for its game against Buffalo the following weekend.

–Photos courtesy of Brooks Mauk on Twitter (@brooks_mauk)

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Carolinas TE enjoys ‘amazing’ Swinney Camp, planning return visit to Clemson

After making an unofficial visit to Clemson in early March to tour the facilities and take in one of the football team’s spring practices, a standout tight end prospect from the Tar Heel State returned to Tiger Town for the Dabo Swinney Camp last …

After making an unofficial visit to Clemson in early March to tour the facilities and take in one of the football team’s spring practices, a standout tight end prospect from the Tar Heel State returned to Tiger Town for the Dabo Swinney Camp last weekend.

Weddington High School (Matthews, N.C.)’s Brooks Mauk – a 6-foot-3, 215-pound rising junior in the 2024 class – participated in the three-day session of the Swinney Camp from June 10-12.

“Camp was amazing!” Mauk told The Clemson Insider. “As Coach Swinney said, this was a working camp. We didn’t do 40s (40-yard dashes) or verticals (vertical jumps). We did football. A lot of individual reps with intense coaching. It was great!”

Mauk’s father accompanied him to the Swinney Camp.

“My dad came with me and had a great time too,” he said.

Matthews (N.C.) Weddington 2024 tight end Brooks Mauk works out during Dabo Swinney’s football camp Saturday, June 11, 2022. Bart Boatwright/The Clemson Insider

Mauk is pleased with how he performed while working out and competing at the Swinney Camp and received positive feedback from Clemson tight ends coach Kyle Richardson, who provided Mauk with tips that he can use to help improve his game as a tight end.

“I felt like I had a really nice camp,” he said of his camp performance. “Coach Richardson was happy with my performance, which is the main thing. He gave me some really good pointers that will help my game right away.”

Along with Clemson, which stopped by Mauk’s high school during the spring evaluation period, other ACC programs like Wake Forest and Virginia Tech have shown interest in Mauk, who will also camp at UNC Charlotte at the end of June.

TCI asked Mauk if his time at the Swinney Camp gave him a better feel for where he stands with the Tigers at this point in his recruiting process.

“We didn’t have an opportunity to talk in-depth on recruiting,” he said. “Coach Richardson said I did great at camp. Need to keep focusing on getting bigger and stronger. I’ll be coming back this fall for a visit.”

In addition to Clemson, Mauk named Wake Forest and Virginia Tech as a couple of other schools he’s setting up visits to for this fall.

What would a future offer from the Tigers mean to the talented Tar Heel State tight end?

“To receive an offer from Clemson down the road would be incredible,” he said to TCI this spring. “To have an opportunity to learn, grow and be mentored in that program would be a dream come true.”

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Talented TE impressed by recent Clemson visit; set to return for Swinney Camp

This promising tight end prospect from the Tar Heel State has seen the recruiting process pick up during the spring evaluation period. Clemson is one of the many schools that have made spring stops by Weddington High School (Matthews, N.C.), the …

This promising tight end prospect from the Tar Heel State has seen the recruiting process pick up during the spring evaluation period.

Clemson is one of the many schools that have made spring stops by Weddington High School (Matthews, N.C.), the alma mater of Tigers rising sophomore running back Will Shipley.

One prospect from Weddington on the Tigers’ radar is Brooks Mauk, a 6-foot-4, 215-pound tight end in the class of 2024.

“The recruiting process has really picked up,” Mauk told The Clemson Insider recently. “We’ve had a lot of coaches stop by our spring practices. We have a lot of talent on the team and a winning tradition that attracts the college coaches.”

Along with Clemson, ACC schools such as Wake Forest and Virginia Tech are showing interest in Mauk.

The rising junior plans to participate in the three-day session of the Dabo Swinney Football Camp from June 10-12 and is looking to leave an impression on Clemson’s coaching staff.

“I’m hoping to show the coaches that I’m coachable and fit their culture,” he said.

Mauk describes himself as a tight end who can not only contribute as a pass-catcher and weapon in the passing game, but also impact the running game with his physical style of play and ability to pave the way for running backs as a blocker.

“I have good hands and can stretch the defense,” he said, “but my biggest strength is probably my physicality. I really like to block, hit and open holes.”

Mauk traveled to Tiger Town earlier this spring, making his first visit to Clemson on Saturday, March 5, and came away impressed after his experience on campus.

“The player-first culture and atmosphere really stood out,” he said, reflecting on what he remembers most about the visit. “The coaching staff is dedicated to helping the players grow on and off the field.”

In addition to Clemson, Mauk will be camping this summer at Wake Forest, Virginia Tech, Notre Dame, UNC Charlotte and possibly Navy as well.

Carolinas TE admires Swinney, says chance to play for Clemson would be ‘dream come true’

A promising tight end prospect from the Tar Heel State made his first visit to Clemson earlier this month to tour the facilities and take in one of the Tigers’ spring practices. Weddington (N.C.) High School’s Brooks Mauk, a class of 2024 recruit, …

A promising tight end prospect from the Tar Heel State made his first visit to Clemson earlier this month to tour the facilities and take in one of the Tigers’ spring practices.

Weddington (N.C.) High School’s Brooks Mauk, a class of 2024 recruit, was impressed by what he saw while on campus Saturday, March 5.

“I really enjoyed the people and the energy at practice,” he told The Clemson Insider. “The facilities were amazing.”

The highlight of the day for Mauk came after the practice when he was able to meet Dabo Swinney, whom Mauk said he has “always had a ton of admiration for.”

Added Mauk, regarding his overall impressions of Swinney after getting to speak with him: “Coach Swinney is 100 percent focused on his players and their development – not only as football players but as people. Coach Swinney has so much positive energy. It’s more than just football.”

What did the 6-foot-3, 215-pound sophomore hear from Swinney during their conversation?

“Coach’s message was to keep working,” Mauk said. “He was impressed by my size as a sophomore. He wants me to come back in June for camp to learn more about the coaches and culture. And to work hard for junior year, next year.”

Mauk plans to compete at the Dabo Swinney Camp this summer and looks forward to building bonds with members of the Tigers’ coaching staff, including new tight ends coach Kyle Richardson, as he progresses through the recruiting process.

“I haven’t had a chance to meet Coach Richardson yet. Hoping to meet him on the next visit but definitely at camp this summer,” Mauk said.

“I look forward to developing more relationships with the Clemson staff over the next couple of months and years,” he added.

As only a sophomore, Mauk’s recruitment is just starting to pick up, but he can see himself being a part of Clemson’s program in the future if the opportunity presents itself.

“To receive an offer from Clemson down the road would be incredible,” he said. “To have an opportunity to learn, grow and be mentored in that program would be a dream come true.”

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Top talent flocking to Tiger Town for Clemson’s ‘spring elite day’

Clemson is set to host a slew of top prospects today for its second junior day of the year, which the Tigers are dubbing their “spring elite day” for recruits in the class of 2023. Among the headliners expected to be in attendance is Central (Phenix …

Clemson is set to host a slew of top prospects today for its second junior day of the year, which the Tigers are dubbing their “spring elite day” for recruits in the class of 2023.

Among the headliners expected to be in attendance is Central (Phenix City, Ala.) five-star A.J. Harris, the nation’s No. 2 cornerback and No. 17 overall prospect in the 2023 class, per the 247Sports Composite rankings. The 6-foot-2, 175-pounder has made multiple trips to Tiger Town and is a priority target for the Tigers. Last September, he released a top seven comprised of Clemson, Alabama, LSU, Notre Dame, North Carolina, Georgia and Ohio State.

Harris will be joined on campus by a host of other talented defensive backs, including Harris’ teammate at Central, cornerback Quintavious Billingsley; Lake Mary (Fla.) four-star cornerback Braedan Marshall; Eagles Landing Christian Academy (McDonough, Ga.) three-star cornerback Colton Hood; Daniel (Central, S.C.) cornerback Misun Kelley; North Oconee (Bogart, Ga.) cornerback Khalil Barnes; Loachapoka (Auburn, Ala.) cornerback Jacorious Hart; Milton (Alpharetta, Ga.) three-star safety Robert Billings; and A.C. Reynolds (Asheville, N.C.) safety Dashawn Stone.

Another headliner slated to be on hand for the spring elite day is Oceanside Collegiate Academy (Mount Pleasant, S.C.) four-star offensive lineman Monroe Freeling.

It will mark his first visit to Clemson since attending the Florida State game in late October of last year. He was also on campus last June to participate in the Dabo Swinney Camp, after which he picked up an offer from the Tigers.

Freeling said during a recent interview with The Clemson Insider that the Tigers “stand highly” in his recruitment heading into today’s visit.

“I really loved the culture there when I first went up and I’ve been maintaining a good relationship with (offensive line) coach (Thomas) Austin,” he said, “and I’m just looking forward to growing it some more when I get out there.”

Along with Clemson, which is heavily pursuing Freeling, he named Miami and Notre Dame as a couple of schools that have been recruiting him the hardest.

According to the 247Sports Composite, Freeling is the No. 1 prospect in South Carolina, No. 9 offensive tackle nationally and No. 82 overall prospect for the 2023 class.

South Point (Belmont, N.C.) four-star offensive lineman Sullivan Absher will also return to Clemson after picking up an offer from the Tigers in February – an offer that he told TCI he “had been working for, for a very long time.”  He previously traveled to Clemson twice during this past season – first for the Boston College game in October and then for the Wake Forest game in November.

Another big-time offensive lineman will be on campus today as well in Eagles Landing Christian Academy (McDonough, Ga.) four-star tackle Zechariah Owens.

As for the defensive linemen expected to be among the junior day visitors, there are several prominent prospects, namely St. John’s (Washington, D.C.) four-star David Ojiegbe, Hewitt-Trussville (Trussville, Ala.) four-star Hunter Osborne, Rome (Ga.) four-star Stephiylan Green, Upson-Lee (Thomaston, Ga.) four-star T.J. Searcy and Woodward Academy (Atlanta, Ga.) four-star A.J. Hoffler.

A bunch of other standout class of 2023 prospects are on the expected guest list for the spring elite day, as well, including Hickory Ridge (Harrisburg, N.C.) four-star wide receiver Christian Hamilton; Bridgeland (Cypress, Texas) four-star tight end Reid Mikeska; Denmark (Alpharetta, Ga.) four-star linebacker Dee Crayton; Fairfax (Va.) four-star linebacker Tony Rojas; F.W. Buchholz (Gainesville, Fla.) three-star wide receiver Creed Whittemore; Maiden (N.C.) High School three-star wide receiver Chris Culliver; Phoebus (Hampton, Va.) three-star athlete Jordan Bass; Sumter (S.C.) athlete Zyeir Gamble; and Dutch Fork (Irmo, S.C.) running back Jarvis Green.

A few notable 2024 prospects are planning to visit Clemson today, too, in Carrollwood Day (Tampa, Fla.) four-star defensive back Tavoy Feagin, Weddington (Matthews, N.C.) tight end Brooks Mauk and Towers (Decatur, Ga.) wide receiver/cornerback Keshawn Weathers.

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