Clemson receives a crystal ball prediction to land 4-star offensive lineman Carter Scurggs
Clemson football's June recruiting momentum may be picking up steam again—this time on the offensive line.
On Tuesday, 247Sports analyst Brian Dohn submitted a Crystal Ball projection in favor of the Tigers for four-star offensive tackle Carter Scruggs. The 6-foot-6 standout from Loudoun County High School in Leesburg, Virginia, is one of the more coveted linemen in the 2026 class, and the prediction is a notable sign of Clemson's positioning heading into a crucial stretch of visits.
A few weeks ago, Rivals' Sam Spiegelman also logged a FutureCast for Scruggs to land at Clemson. The back-to-back predictions from two major recruiting services reflect growing belief that the Tigers may be in the driver's seat as Scruggs prepares for his official visit to Clemson on May 30.
Scruggs has additional visits scheduled with Michigan (June 6), Penn State (June 13), and Georgia (June 20), but Clemson has clearly made a strong early impression. Under offensive line coach Matt Luke, the Tigers have taken a more targeted approach in recruiting, and Scruggs fits that mold with his size, athleticism, and upside.
Clemson's push to re-establish its depth in the trenches has become a clear priority under Luke, and Scruggs would be a major win in that effort. With a big weekend ahead, the Tigers are now widely viewed as the team to watch in his recruitment.
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