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Clemson Football’s 2024 Recruiting Class

Here is a look at Clemson football’s 2024 recruiting class after adding two preferred walk-on wide receivers.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson coaching staff did a phenomenal job with their 2023 recruiting class and look to strike the same magic they did in 2023 with their 2024 class. 

The 2024 class looks great on paper, and it looks like the class wrapped things up yesterday. The Tigers added two preferred walk-ons in wide receivers Parker Fulghum and Clark Sanderson, adding depth at wide receiver behind the two studs they have already in this class. 

With these additions, we have a clean, full look at what Clemson’s 2024 recruiting class looks like as the program prepares for the 2024 season. Below is a look at each recruit in the Tigers’ 2024 class and where they are ranked in the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Updated 1/31

12 Tigers in the final Rivals250 rankings for the 2024 class

12 Tigers landed in Rivals final Rivals250 rankings for the 2024 recruiting class.

For some teams, recruiting means a lot. For a team like Clemson, it means that much more.

Modern college football is very different from what some of us remember growing up. Year after year, the game changes and differs from what we once knew. Right now, the transfer portal is going wild as teams use the portal to build their teams. Each team is different with the transfer portal, but if you look at a team like Florida State from 2023, a majority of a team’s starting lineup can come directly through the portal.

That is not the case for Clemson, who simply doesn’t use the transfer portal often (or even at all, depending on the season). Therefore, recruiting means everything for Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program. Luckily for Clemson fans, Swinney and his staff are great at recruiting.

Rivals recently released their final Rivals250 rankings for the 2024 class, with 12 Tigers making the rankings. Here is a look at each of those Tigers and where they rank.

A look at Clemson freshmen midyear enrollees’ new jersey numbers

All Clemson freshmen mid-year enrollees have their numbers.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson coaching staff have recently rounded out their 2024 recruiting class, with many of that class already on campus and working with the team.

The addition of the new Tigers means new numbers. Each early enrollee has received a number and is now updated on the Tigers roster. According to 247Sports 2024 team recruiting rankings, the Tigers have the No.12 overall class, with their personal rankings having them ranked No.16 overall.

This class looks to be another strong one for the Tigers, with multiple top players across the country joining the program. Below is a look at all early enrollee’s new numbers in number order.

CB Tavoy Feagin — No. 6

WR Bryant Wesco — No. 12

CB Corian Gipson — No. 12

RB David Eziomume — No. 24

S Ricardo Jones — No. 25

S Noah Dixon — No. 27

WR Chase Byrd (PWO) — No. 29

S Joe Wilkinson — No. 31

LB Sammy Brown — No. 47

OL Elyjah Thurmon — No. 52

DT Champ Thompson — No. 56

OL Watson Young — No. 56

OL Mason Wade — No. 76

OL Ronan O’Connell — No. 77

PK Nolan Hauser — No. 81

DE Adam Kissayi — No. 98

 

Clemson football 2024 early signing period tracker

Here is a full early signing period tracker for everyone who wants to keep up to date with who the newest Tigers are.

The Early National Signing Period for football is in full swing, with the Tigers putting together what looks like another excellent recruiting class for their 2024 cycle.

Players across the country are signing their letters of intent as they prepare to take the next step in their football journeys. The same goes for Clemson, with multiple top players from across the country joining the program as they look to continue to build on Clemson’s success.

Wondering who has signed with the Tigers? We’ve got you covered. Here is a full early signing day tracker to check out all 21 new signees and learn more about Clemson’s newest players.

Watch: Clemson 4-star safety commit nabs 2 interceptions in season opener

A Clemson commit forced two turnovers in his high school team’s season opener on Saturday.

A Clemson safety commit forced two turnovers in his high school team’s 2023 season opener on Saturday.

Playing for Northside High School (Warner Robbins, Georgia), Ricardo Jones grabbed two interceptions, helping his team secure a 33-21 win.

Jones is a four-star recruit, the No. 14 safety prospect and the No. 168 overall recruit in the class of 2024, according to 247Sports Composite rankings. He announced his pledge to the Tigers in June and is one of three safeties committed to Clemson in the 2024 cycle.

Check out his highlights from Saturday:

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Clemson’s 2024 recruiting class so far grouped by position

Here is a look at all 17 current Clemson commits in the 2024 class grouped by their positions.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program have been among the top teams recruiting in the 2024 class as the Tigers look to remain one of the elite programs in college football.

Headlined by two five-star recruits in linebacker Sammy Brown and wide receiver Bryant Wesco, the Tigers have future stars ready to make an impact for the Tigers in this class. The most recent commitment in the class came from four-star cornerback Corian Gipson, who committed to the Tigers Saturday, choosing Clemson over top competitor Texas.

Now ranked the No.6 class in On3’s 2024 industry team recruiting class rankings, the Tigers have talent committed across multiple positions of need in this class. Here is a look at all 17 recruits committed to Clemson right now grouped by their position.

2024 Georgia safety includes Tennessee in top-nine schools

Tennessee is one of nine teams for 2024 safety Ricardo Jones. Jones is the No. 2 2024 safety in Georgia.

Four-star safety Ricardo Jones announced his top-nine schools on Saturday.

Tennessee, Clemson, Florida State, LSU, South Carolina, Michigan, Arkansas, Auburn and Texas are Jones’ top-nine schools.

The 6-foot-3, 190-pound safety is from Northside High School in Warner Robins, Georgia.

Jones is the No. 122 overall prospect and No. 10 safety in the class of 2024. He ranks as the No. 2 safety and No. 21 player in Georgia, according to On3 Sports industry rankings.

He earned first-team 6A All-State honors last season as a junior, recording 37 tackles, five interceptions and seven pass breakups.

Jones totaled 78 tackles, six tackles for a loss, 12 interceptions and nine pass breakups from 2021-22.

He unofficially visited Tennessee on April 1.

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Michigan football makes top group for elite 2024 safety

This guy is a DUDE! #GoBlue

Michigan football continues to trend in the right direction in 2024 recruiting. The Wolverines have the top class in the country according to 247Sports and are working diligently to add to it.

The maize and blue have had mixed results in the state of Georgia, having reeled in some top prospects in the Peach State over the years, but not quite as often as those who perhaps are more flying under the radar.

2024 Warner Robins (Ga.) Northside four-star safety Ricardo Jones might not have an offer from Georgia, but he does have offers from Arkansas, Clemson, Auburn, LSU, Florida State, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, and several others. On Saturday, he announce his top nine schools, and Michigan made the cut, along with the aforementioned.

Jones is rated the No. 123 prospect in the 2024 class according to the 247Sports Composite, as well as the 10th-best safety and No. 21 player in the state of Georgia.

He’s listed at 6-foot-2, 185-pounds. Jay Harbaugh is the lead recruiter for Jones in Ann Arbor.

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4-star Georgia safety includes LSU in top 9

Ricardo Jones referred to LSU as “DBU,” and the Tigers made the cut for the Warner Robins, Georgia, prospect.

Coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] continues to make the secondary a priority in the 2024 recruiting class.

On Saturday, The Tigers made the cut for four-star Warner Robins (Ga.) Northside safety [autotag]Ricardo Jones[/autotag]. He trimmed his list to nine schools, which include Tennessee, Auburn, Clemson, Michigan, Florida State, Arkansas, LSU, Texas and South Carolina.

Jones picked up an LSU offer back in January, though he hasn’t been on campus for a visit yet. He described the program as “DBU” to On3’s Hayes Fawcett when he announced his top nine.

On3 ranks Jones as the No. 122 national player in its industry consensus rankings, as well as the No. 10 safety.

He currently has no Crystal Ball predictions from 247Sports, but On3 has Auburn in the lead at 30.9%, followed by Tennessee (20.5%) and Florida State (11.9%).

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LSU offers 4-star defensive back Ricardo Jones

Auburn is currently the favorite for Jones, per On3.

[autotag]Ricardo Jones[/autotag] is a 6-foot-3, 200-pound, four-star safety for the class of 2024. Jones is from Warner Robins, Georgia, where he plays for Northside High School. The Eagles finished last season 7-5 with a loss to Marist in the second round of the GHSA 6A playoffs. Jones has no crystal ball projections at this time but Auburn is considered the favorite per On3.

Film Analysis: Jones has a knack for being in the right place at the right time. He does a great job of reading a quarterback’s eyes and making him pay if he makes a bad pass. He is a great tackler in one-on-one situations as well.

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