Tag: Malik Clark

Auburn included in top five for four-star WR Malik Clark

Auburn looks to continue its trend of securing top receivers from the high school ranks.

The race for the nation’s top football prospects continues on the recruiting trail, where Auburn is currently making a statement with head coach [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] making a dominant effort to turn the Tigers around.

One area the Tigers are strongly working in is the receiving corps, and they are continuing to make strides of improvement as they were announced in the top five schools for four-star [autotag]Malik Clark[/autotag].

Auburn is now in a battle with Florida State, North Carolina, North Carolina State, and South Carolina for the product out of Rock Hill High School (South Carolina).

In the midst of his recruiting race, Clark has not yet made his official visit with the Tigers, but has already visited North Carolina and South Carolina, and has plans to visit Florida State and North Carolina State later this month.

He is currently ranked the No. 247 overall player and the No. 36 wide receiver in the nation according to the On3 industry ranking. He is also put down as the No. 2 player in all of South Carolina.

A potential would put Clark in as the first wide receiver in the 2025 recruiting class for Auburn, but he would join tight end [autotag]Ryan Ghea[/autotag] as the only to skill position players on the offensive side of the ball.

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UNC Football trending for Class of 2025 WR Malik Clark

There’s a strong chance a top wide receiver recruit in South Carolina joins the UNC football program next year.

A football team can never have too many pass-catchers.

With how often rosters change and – unfortunately in today’s game – injuries happen, finding a quality receiver is a challenge.

The UNC football program has been fortunate to sport the likes of NFL draftees Josh Downs and Devontez Walker over the past two seasons. If you head back even further, you’ll remember the names Ryan Switzer and Hakeem Nicks.

North Carolina’s 2024 wide receiver depth chart is anchored by JJ Jones, who led his team with 711 receiving yards last year. The Tar Heels should be set for years after Jones graduates, as all other receivers on the team – besides Nate McCollum – are juniors or younger.

UNC could be adding another wide receiver to the mix next season, as three/four-star wide receiver Malik Clark has a crystal ball prediction to Chapel Hill.

Clark, a three/four-star wide receiver out of Rock Hill, S.C., has already visited North Carolina (June 7, 2023), NC State (June 21) and South Carolina (May 31). Those three are also part of the nine offers he’s already received.

Snagging Clark would be a huge win for the Tar Heels, who will have to replace some offensive playmakers next offseason. Omarion Hampton will likely be gone to the NFL Draft, while JJ Jones will be out of eligiblity (no fifth year for COVID).

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