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Offensive lineman in the 2025 class decommits from Clemson

Swinney and the Tigers lose a commitment from their 2025 class.

Clemson football’s 2025 recruiting class dropped from 11 players to 10 on Friday.

Trinity Christian Academy (Addison, Texas) three-star offensive lineman Jaylan Beckley took to social media Friday to announce his decommitment from Clemson. After committing on January 28th, Beckley no longer plans to join the Tigers.

“I am so thankful to Coach Swinney, Coach Riley, and the entire coaching and support staff at Clemson,” Beckley wrote in a social media post. “There are so many people that took the time to recruit me and made a sincere effort to build a relationship with me and my family. I met some incredible people at Clemson, including the other recruits, awesome Clemson fans, reporters & more – I truly wish them all the very best and I hope to maintain some of those relationships going forward.

“After much prayer, reflection, and countless discussions with my family and mentors, I’ve decided that I need more time to make this very big decision about where I will spend the next 3-5 years for my college career. The final decision was mine alone, and I do not take it lightly. I have nothing but love for Tiger Town. Thank you for all that continue to support me on this journey, I’m extremely blessed to have some incredible opportunities ahead. My recruitment is officially re-opened.”

The Tigers will look to continue to bolster their offensive line elsewhere in the 2025 class.

Clemson named among the hottest team’s recruiting in the 2025 class

Clemson’s 2025 class is shaping up excellently early in the recruiting cycle.

Dabo Swinney and his coaching staff are showcasing exceptional recruiting prowess for the 2025 class at Clemson. With 11 commitments already secured, the Tigers are assembling a formidable lineup of talent from across the nation. The caliber of players already committed to the program reflects Clemson’s unwavering commitment to excellence and signals a promising future for the team.

From top-tier prospects to promising newcomers, Clemson’s recruiting efforts underscore their enduring strength and determination for the seasons ahead. The Tigers’ ability to attract top talent speaks volumes about their status as a powerhouse in college football, setting the stage for continued success on the field.

According to 247Sports, the Tigers are one of the hottest teams recruiting in 2025.

When you look at this Clemson recruiting class, the strength is in the trenches on both sides of the ball. They landed three big, functional pass rushers. Offensively, Brayden Jacobs, Easton Ware and Jaylan Beckley are large, athletic offensive linemen. When a kid commits to Clemson, they normally don’t waiver and decommit. This feels like a top-10 class. This is an excellent start. It starts with those two new assistant coaches in Nick Eason and Matt Luke.

No doubt an excellent start, Clemson’s staff changes paying dividends in an area where the Tigers are desperate to succeed. If they aren’t going to be active in the transfer portal, they need to hit the recruiting trail.

While the Tigers’ 2024 class is strong, the 2025 class looks special.

Clemson’s 2025 Recruiting Class Soars in ESPN’s Rankings to No.2 in the Country

Clemson football’s 2025 recruiting class is one of the best in the country so far.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson coaching staff are doing a phenomenal job recruiting in the 2025 class. 

The Tigers currently have 11 commitments in the 2025 class, with some of the top players across the country already on board with this program and prepared for a future with the team. From top to bottom, Clemson is proving that they are going nowhere with how strong this class is building. 

ESPN recently updated their 2025 recruiting rankings ($$$), with Clemson jumping from No.3 to No.2 in the country. It isn’t a huge jump, but there wasn’t much room to go up with this class soaring right now. 

The Tigers have checked several boxes with commitments at different positions. They already have a pair of running backs in this class in Davidson and in-state prospect Marquise Henderson. Davidson has a nice blend of size, speed and power that he used to rush for 2,700 yards with 43 touchdowns this season. Henderson, at 5-foot-10, 170 pounds, is more slightly built but is explosive with big-play speed and was very productive as a junior, rushing for over 2,300 yards.

Quarterback Blake Hebert missed most of his junior season with an injury, but he has good size and a smooth, compact delivery. He moves well and can extend plays. On defense, Clemson has already landed several ranked defensive linemen led by Watford, who gives the Tigers a lengthy player with good initial quickness who can develop into a disruptive edge rusher. In the trenches, defensive tackle Amare Adams is the top-ranked player in the state.

Clemson is trending up right now, and it is a beautiful thing to see for fans and the program. This coaching staff will look to continue to build on this strong start.

Where Clemson Ranks in 2025 Recruiting Rankings After Multiple Huge Commitments

Clemson is flying up 2025 team recruiting rankings after multiple huge commitments.

Excitement brews for Clemson football as their recruiting efforts gain momentum.

Under the guidance of head coach Dabo Swinney, the Tigers find themselves in a unique position. With Swinney at the helm, Clemson’s approach diverges from conventional programs as they steer clear of the transfer portal. Instead, they invest heavily in recruiting, a strategy that demands success.

Despite being in the early stages of the 2025 recruiting cycle, Clemson emerges as a powerhouse. Within a mere 24 hours, the Tigers secured commitments from three four-star recruits, addressing critical positions. On the offensive line, they landed Brayden Jacobs and Jaylan Beckley while landing Isaiah Campbell on the defensive line. 

With this excellent run of recruiting, the Tigers have flown up team recruiting rankings for the 2025 class. Check out Clemson’s 2025 class ranking for three major recruiting platforms below.

247Sports Composite: No. 2

On3: No. 4

Rivals: No. 3

Social media reacts: Clemson is scorching hot recruiting in the 2025 class

Clemson has been firing on all cylinders in the 2025 recruiting class.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson coaching staff have been scorching hot recruiting in the 2025 class.

Their latest commitment came from four-star defensive lineman Isaiah Campbell. Listed at 6’5″, 265 pounds, Campbell (Southern High School, Durham, N.C.) chose Clemson over ACC rivals Florida State and North Carolina and regional rivals Alabama and Auburn. Campbell was in Tiger Town over the weekend for Clemson’s Elite Junior Day Event on Saturday. He announced his commitment on Monday, becoming the Tigers’ third four-star commitment in 24 hours.

It has been an excellent recruiting run for Clemson, who has arguably the top 2025 class in the country right now. Here is a look at how social media reacted to Clemson landing Campbell.

Clemson lands huge commitment in 4-star offensive lineman Brayden Jacobs

Clemson is tearing it up recruiting in the 2025 class.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program are on a tear recruiting their 2025 class.

The addition of Matt Luke looks to be paying off already, with the Tigers landing a big-time offensive line target on Sunday. Four-star offensive tackle Brayden Jacobs announced via X (formerly known as Twitter) that he has committed to play football at Clemson.

According to 247Sports rankings, Jacobs is the No. 14 offensive tackle and the No. 123 overall player in the 2025 class. One of the most talented offensive line recruits in the class is heading to Clemson, which is a team that needs help, youth, and depth with that unit.

The Tigers 2025 class is looking fantastic early in the recruiting cycle.

Clemson ranks top 3 in ESPN’s latest 2025 recruiting class rankings update

Clemson’s 2025 recruiting class is one of the top 3 in the country right now.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson coaching staff are doing phenomenal recruiting in the 2025 class, and it shows. 

The Tigers recently landed one of the top recruits in the country in defensive end Ari Watford, who is the No.1 edge in the 2025 class. It was a huge commitment landed for Clemson, who needs to hit big on recruiting if they won’t be active in the transfer portal. 

ESPN recently updated their 2025 recruiting class team rankings, with Clemson landing at No.3 in the country ($$$).

The Tigers have checked several boxes with commitments at different positions. They already have a pair of running backs in this class in Davidson and in-state prospect Marquise Henderson. Davidson has a nice blend of size, speed and power while rushing for 2,700 yards with 43 touchdowns this season. Henderson, at 5-foot-10, 170 pounds, is more slightly built, but is explosive with big-play speed and was very productive as a junior, rushing for over 2,300 yards.

Quarterback Blake Hebert missed most of his junior season with an injury, but he has good size and a smooth, compact delivery who moves well and can extend plays. On defense, Watford gives them a lengthy player with good initial quickness that can develop into a disruptive edge rusher. In the trenches, defensive tackle Amare Adams is the top-ranked player in the state.

It is definitely early in the recruiting process for 2025, but the Tigers are in an excellent place right now. Coaching changes have proven to be effective for the program, as Clemson is recruiting with the best of the best.

Now is not the time to get complacent, however, as Clemson has a major opportunity here. If they can keep the momentum up like they have, this class will surely be in the top 10 when all is said and done.

Social media reacts: Clemson makes a splash landing No.1 edge in 2025 class Ari Watford

Clemson landed the No.1 edge rusher in the 2025 class on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, Clemson football achieved a significant triumph in recruiting as they secured the commitment of Ari Watford, a four-star defensive end and one of the standout edge rushers in the 2025 class.

Hailing from Maury High School in Norfolk, Va., Watford made the decision to join Clemson, opting for the Tigers over prominent competitors such as Ohio State, Penn State, in-state rival South Carolina, and ACC counterparts Virginia Tech and Syracuse.

A huge signing for the Tigers, Watford is one of the top recruits in the country. According to On3’s industry rankings, he is the No.1 edge and the No.21 overall player in the 2025 class. Another huge piece will be joining Clemson’s stacked defensive line.

With the news comes reactions. Here is a look at how X (formerly known as Twitter) reacted to the huge commitment.

Clemson football lands major commitment in four-star DE Ari Watford

Clemson scored a major recruiting victory Wednesday when four-star defensive end Ari Watford, one of the top edge rushers in the class of 2025, committed to the Tigers.

Clemson football scored a major recruiting victory Wednesday when four-star defensive end Ari Watford, one of the top edge rushers in the class of 2025, committed to the Tigers.

Watford (Maury High School, Norfolk, Va.) chose Clemson over Ohio State, Penn State, in-state rival South Carolina, and ACC rivals Virginia Tech and Syracuse.

Listed at 6’6, 220 pounds, Watford is rated the No. 30 overall prospect in the 247Sports composite recruiting rankings for the 2025 class.

He is also rated the top overall recruiting prospect in the state of Virginia, as well as the fourth-best edge rusher in the nation. Watford becomes the fourth prospect from Virginia in the class of 2025 to commit to Clemson.

Clemson had been wooing Watford for several months. He officially received an offer from the school back in June and attended the annual Dabo Swinney Football Camp over the summer.

The recruitment of Watford is a big haul for Swinney and especially new defensive ends coach Chris Rumph. Rumph replaced Lemanski Hall, who was let go as defensive ends coach at the end of last season.

ESPN ranks Clemson’s 2025 recruiting class in the early Top 10

Clemson’s 2025 recruiting class is looking great so far.

For a program like Clemson football, recruiting is essential. 

The Tigers rarely, if ever, dip into the transfer portal, and when they have recently, it hasn’t been for more than depth. In modern college football, if you’re not taking advantage of the portal, you need to be hitting on the recruiting trail. 

Luckily for Clemson fans, that’s something this program does well. According to ESPN’s latest article ranking the Top 10 teams in the 2025 class ($), Clemson currently has the 6th best.

The Tigers have checked several boxes early on with commitments at several positions. They already have two RBs in this class in Davidson and in-state prospect Marquise Henderson. Davidson is a runner with a nice blend of size, speed and power and posted monster numbers this season, rushing for 2,700 yards with 43 TDs. Blake Hebert missed most of his junior season with an injury but when healthy he is a QB with good size and a smooth, compact delivery who also moves well and can extend plays. In the trenches, DT Amare Adams is the top-ranked player in South Carolina and OT Easton Ware is used to opening running lanes for his teammate Davidson is a candidate to join him in the JR 300 in the next update.

Clemson’s 2025 class is stacking up well so far, but there is a lot more to come.