Social media reacts to Clemson landing 4-star 2026 defensive lineman Keshawn Stancil
Clemson football just scored a major addition for its 2026 defensive line with the commitment of four-star defensive tackle Keshawn Stancil. The Clayton, North Carolina standout made things official on Saturday during a ceremony at his high school, choosing the Tigers over Georgia, NC State, Miami, and Penn State.
Stancil's recruitment ramped up quickly after Clemson offered him about a month ago. He first visited for the Elite Retreat in March and then returned for an official visit two weeks ago, spending an entire weekend on campus as the Tigers' sole visitor.
Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 260 pounds, Stancil is a big presence up front and has the stats to back it up. As a junior, he posted 63 tackles, with 22 of those for a loss, along with nine sacks. He joins three-star Kam Cody as the second defensive tackle in Clemson's 2026 class.
With Stancil on board, Clemson now has 20 commits for 2026, holding firm in the national top 10 at No. 7 in the 247Sports Team Composite. Much of that success comes from defensive line coach Nick Eason's recruiting efforts.
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