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Clemson lands huge commitment from 2025 4-star safety Jordan Young

Clemson lands a huge commitment.

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.

Clemson flips 4-star OL Gavin Blanchard from UCF

Clemson flips a four-star offensive lineman from UCF.

Clemson football has landed a new commitment in the 2025 recruiting class, flipping four-star offensive lineman Gavin Blanchard from UCF.

Blanchard, a standout from Wiregrass Ranch in Florida, had been on Clemson has had their eye on Blanchard for some time, having visited campus multiple times earlier this year before initially committing to UCF in June. Known for his versatility, the most interesting thing about Blanchard is his ranking among the rest of the 2025 recruiting class.

247Sports and On3 have Blanchard ranked No. 128 and No. 130 among interior offensive linemen. Rivals and ESPN, however, have Blanchard ranked No. 9 and No. 3 among IOL. It’s a massive difference when you think about it.

The 6-foot-3, 300-pound lineman becomes Clemson’s 14th verbal pledge in the 2025 class and the fourth offensive lineman, joining fellow commits Brayden Jacobs, Easton Ware, and Rowan Byrne.

5-star quarterback Jared Curtis decommits from Georgia, Clemson in the hunt

Clemson named a top candidate for this 5-star quarterback.

Decommitments have started to shake up the recruiting landscape, and even programs like Georgia are feeling the effects. Late Thursday, 5-star quarterback Jared Curtis, a top prospect from Nashville Christian (TN), announced he was reopening his recruitment and stepping away from his pledge to the Bulldogs.

In a statement, Curtis expressed appreciation for the Georgia staff but emphasized the importance of taking more time to explore his options. “I still have love for Georgia, but I want to make sure I take my time and make the best choice for my future,” Curtis said. He also noted it wouldn’t feel right to remain committed while looking at other schools.

Curtis, ranked as the No. 2 quarterback in the 2026 class, mentioned six schools currently standing out in his recruitment, including Clemson, South Carolina, Oregon, Ohio State, Alabama, and USC. Interestingly, Clemson has yet to offer Curtis, even though the Tigers already have two quarterbacks committed for 2026—Tait Reynolds and Brock Bradley.

Meanwhile, Clemson recently lost a quarterback commitment of its own when 2025 prospect Blake Hebert flipped to Notre Dame. Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney indicated the team is still looking to add to the position, making Curtis a name worth watching in the months ahead.

This is a golden opportunity for Clemson, who desperately needs a quarterback for the future. Cade Klubnik’s breakout has to be a good sign for recruits like Curtis.

Top 100 prospect, four-star recruit commits to Clemson

Clemson basketball coach Brad Brownell landed another big recruit from the class of 2025 Sunday.

Brad Brownell and the Clemson Tigers men’s basketball team picked up a verbal pledge Sunday from class of 2025 power forward Chase Thompson.

Listed as 6-foot-8, 215 pounds, Thompson committed to Clemson from Alexandria Area High School in Minnesota over offers from West Virginia and two schools closer to his Midwest home: Iowa and DePaul.

Rivals.com rates Thompson as a four-star player and includes him at No. 94 in their Top 100 national prospects list for the 2025 class. He is rated the No. 13 overall power forward in the class.

Thompson announced the news of his commitment in a social media post to X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday.

He becomes the Tigers’ third commitment in the class of 2025, joining four-star combo guard Zac Foster from Atlanta and three-star forward Trent Steinour from North Carolina.

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Clemson baseball lands massive commitment from Chase Kiker

Clemson makes a major splash in the 2026 class.

Clemson baseball head coach Erik Bakich has landed a significant recruit for the Tigers‘ 2026 class. Chase Kiker, a standout two-way player from Indian Trail, North Carolina, announced his commitment to Clemson on Monday. Kiker is highly regarded as one of the top players in the country, earning first-team all-state honors last season and helping lead Metrolina Christian to an NCISAA state championship.

First and foremost, I would like to thank God as without him none of this would be possible. With that being said I am excited to announce that I will be furthering my academic and athletic career at Clemson Univerity. Go Tigers!!

Kiker excels both as a right-handed pitcher and an infielder. His fastball reached the mid-90s, and Perfect Game awarded him their highest grade of 10. In addition to his pitching skills, Kiker was named MVP pitcher at the WWBA 16U tournament, where he also impressed at the plate, hitting .516.

You’ve gotta love these moments as a Clemson baseball fan. Kiker’s commitment adds significant talent to Clemson’s future roster, further solidifying the program’s recruiting success under Bakich’s leadership.

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4-Star defensive lineman Isaiah Campbell decommits from Clemson

Clemson loses a big commitment in their 2025 recruiting class.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program are coming off an awesome rivalry win over NC State, but with the good win came so bad news following the game.

Four-Durham (N.C.) Southern four-star defensive lineman Isaiah Campbell announced his decommitment from Clemson on X on Saturday, after committing early in the year on January 29th. A shock for fans, Campbell said this on social media:

After much prayer and counsel, I am announcing my decommitment from Clemson University. At this time, I am continuing to build relationships with schools that share my values and goals. I know this may come as a shock, but please respect me, my family, and my coaches as we navigate this transition. Thank you for your support and understanding!

On3 has the four-star standout ranked as the No. 31 overall player in the country and the No. 3 defensive lineman. For On3’s industry ranking, Campbell landed at No. 43 overall and No. 4 among defensive linemen.

A huge loss for the Tigers in their 2025 recruiting class.

Clemson baseball lands a massive commitment from Louis Hernandez Jr.

Clemson baseball lands a big commitment.

Louis Hernandez Jr., one of the top shortstop prospects in the 2026 class, has announced his commitment to Clemson baseball. Hernandez shared his decision on social media, expressing his excitement about joining the Tigers’ baseball program.

In his announcement, Hernandez said, “I am extremely blessed and beyond excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Clemson University!” He thanked the Clemson coaching staff for the opportunity and emphasized his eagerness to be part of the team. “This is simply the next step in my journey. I can’t wait to be a Tiger!!!”

Standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 200 pounds, Hernandez has already made a name for himself with a 9.5 grade on Perfect Game. His talents also earned him an invitation to USA Baseball’s National Team Development Program over the summer, showcasing his potential on a national.

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Clemson football 4-star target Zelus Hicks commits to Texas

Clemson misses on a priority target.

One of Clemson’s key targets in the 2026 recruiting class is now heading elsewhere.

Zelus Hicks, a highly regarded 4-star safety out of Carrollton, Georgia, made his commitment to the University of Texas public on Thursday. Hicks chose the Longhorns over several major programs, including Clemson, Tennessee, Auburn, and Georgia.

Hicks had been on Clemson’s radar since June, when he received one of their first offers for 2026. He was present for Clemson’s season opener against Georgia and had previously attended Junior Day in March, which kept him closely connected to the Tigers’ program throughout his recruitment process.
Standing at 6-foot-2 and 180 pounds, Hicks is recognized as one of the top prospects nationally, ranked as high as No. 19 overall, and the top safety in the 2026 class. As of now, Clemson has secured commitments from three recruits in the 2026 class: 4-star quarterback Tait Reynolds, 4-star cornerback Shavar Young Jr., and 3-star quarterback Brock Bradley.

A miss for the Tigers, but not one they can’t recover from.

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Clemson basketball lands massive commitment from 4-star guard Zac Foster

Clemson basketball coach Brad Brownell landed a major recruit from the class of 2025 Thursday.

Clemson basketball and coach Brad Brownell have secured a major commitment from the class of 2025.

The Tigers landed four-star recruit Zac Foster, an Atlanta (Ga.) combo guard who announced his commitment to Clemson over ACC rival Virginia Tech on Thursday. Foster is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 12 combo guard in the nation and the No. 8 overall player from the state of Georgia in the 2025 recruiting class.

He is ranked the No. 69 player in the class overall by 247Sports.

With his commitment, Foster becomes the second player from the class of 2025 to pledge to Clemson. In May, three-star center Trent Steinour (Lake Norman High School, Mooresville, N.C.) committed to Clemson over interest from Georgia, Penn State and others.

The Atlanta area has been a popular spot for Clemson basketball players, particularly in recent years. Brothers Chase Hunter and Dillon Hunter are from the Atlanta area, as are forwards Ian Schieffelin and Chauncey Wiggins.

Foster spoke to 247Sports’ Austin Hannon after his commitment Thursday and offered praise for Brownell in particular:

“It was just the coaching staff, they were just heavily invested in me. Coach Brownell told me step-by-step the plan for me when I get there, and it just aligned with everything I wanted to do for college. So, it was just the perfect fit for me.

“[Brownell] just said when I step on campus, I think he’s gonna get me bigger and stronger, and all the things I need to develop. He said he’s going to be in the gym with me, just all the things I need. The teammates were great, the atmosphere, it just gave me that homey vibe.”

Clemson is coming off its best season under Brownell after reaching the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for only the second time in school history — and the first time 1980.

After beating No. 11 seed New Mexico to open the tournament last March, the Tigers followed with upset wins over No. 3 seed Baylor and No. 2 seed Arizona to reach the Elite Eight, where they fell to Alabama, 89-82, in a competitive, 40-minute battle.

The Tigers will open the 2024-25 season at Littlejohn Coliseum against Charleston Southern on Monday, Nov. 4.

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Clemson gets in-state commitment from highly ranked prospect

Clemson baseball picked up a verbal pledge from a top in-state recruit in the class of 2026 Monday.

The Clemson baseball program and coach Erik Bakich got another shot in the arm Monday when a top in-state prospect from the class of 2026 announced a verbal pledge to the Tigers.

Ethan Offing, a shortstop from Dutch Fork and two-sport star, announced his intention to play for Clemson in a social media post.

“My family and I are very excited to announce my commitment to Clemson University to further my academic and baseball career,” Offing wrote on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter.

 

Offing is in his junior year at Dutch Fork. He also plays quarterback for the school’s football team.

On the baseball diamond last season, Offing batted .265 with one home run, 12 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. The Charlotte Observer noted that Offing is the fourth-ranked shortstop by Diamond Prospects in the state for the class of 2026.

Clemson is coming off a season in which the Tigers (44-16) finished No. 9 in the final USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll. Bakich’s team advanced to the Super Regional round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2010 before falling to Florida.

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