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USA Today
04-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Where does Clemson football land in 2026 national recruiting rankings after busy month?
Clemson remains in the top 10 in national recruiting rankings for the class of 2026 after a busy month of June. Clemson football ended June with another busy month on the summer recruiting trail. Dabo Swinney's program added five players in June and now have 20 hard commitments in the 2026 recruiting class. The latest came on June 28 in four-star defensive lineman Keshawn Stancil from Clayton, North Carolina. Stancil is the 15th-ranked lineman in the class of 2026 and the 143rd ranked overall player, according to On3. Clemson also added four-star EDGE Dre Quinn, who chose the Tigers over the Texas Longhorns, and two four-star offensive linemen in Leo Delaney and Carter Scruggs. Both rank as top 10 interior lineman by 247Sports and On3, while three-star EDGE JR Hardrick committed in early June. Clemson had been ranked as high as No. 3 in recruiting by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals in April, but that was before other marquee programs began to solidify their respective 2026 classes to balance the scales. The Tigers still have a strong 2026 class overall, with the potential to improve before the summer recruiting period ends on July 31. Here's a look at where Clemson now lands in the experts' latest class of 2026 team recruiting rankings following another busy month on the recruiting trail. Rankings updated as of noon ET on July 4. 247Sports' 2026 college football team recruiting rankings, updated In 247Sports' overall team rankings, Clemson has fallen four spots from in the national recruiting rankings since May 14. That's nothing alarming, just a sign that other programs have picked up steam in the past month and a half. On3, Rivals 2026 industry football team recruiting rankings In On3/Rivals' industry rankings for 2026, Clemson had actually moved up one spot from its mid-May ranking before Michigan added four-star receiver Travis Johnson to its class on Friday. ESPN updated 2026 college football recruiting class rankings ESPN's updated 2026 recruiting rankings were unveiled on Thursday. The Tigers were at No. 4 on May 14. Recruiting analyst Craig Haubert listed Delaney, who committed on June 4, as the top offensive recruit in Clemson's 2026 class, with four-star safety Kentavion Anderson the Tigers' top defensive prospect. Anderson committed on May 15. Haubert said of Clemson's recent pickups: "With some new offensive weapons, the Tigers are making sure they have the time to get the ball downfield by loading up along the offensive line. Delaney, Carter Scruggs, Grant Wise, Adam Guthrie and Chancellor Barclay give the Tigers multiple ESPN 300 OLs to help reload a senior-heavy unit that is projected to lose multiple starters after 2025. They could one day protect fellow four-star Tait Reynolds, a dual-threat QB out of Arizona who could push to be part of the long-term solution to replace Cade Klubnik. While the foundation of the class is on offense, Anderson is a key in-state pickup on the other side of the ball. With his frame (roughly 6-foot-2, 190 pounds) and range, he can be a versatile back-end defender for the Tigers." Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rivals Five-Star: Interview with four-star OL Carter Scruggs
INDIANAPOLIS - Four-star offensive lineman Carter Scruggs discusses his commitment to Clemson with Adam Gorney at the Rivals Five-Star media day event. LIVE FROM RIVALS FIVE-STAR MEDIA DAY: All the news, notes and interviews RIVALS FIVE-STAR EVENT: Roster | Ten prospects to watch closely | Ten matchups we can't wait to see | ACC programs in the spotlight | Big Ten programs in the spotlight | SEC programs in the spotlight | Key QB storylines | Key RB storylines | Key WR storylines | Key TE storylines | Key OL storylines | Key DL storylines | Key LB storylines | Key DB storylines | Rivals Five-Star heading back to Indy
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Clemson climbs ESPN's latest 2026 recruiting rankings as the hot recruiting run continues
Clemson football's 2026 recruiting class continues to climb the national ranks as ESPN bumped the Tigers up to No. 4 in its latest update, reflecting a strong June filled with key visits and commitments. The Tigers now boast 10 ESPN 300 commitments, keeping them firmly in the top tier of national recruiters. Leading the charge on offense is recent addition Leo Delaney, the top-rated offensive commit in the class according to ESPN. The offensive tackle ranks No. 75 overall and No. 11 at his position. He joins a deep group of highly rated linemen that includes Carter Scruggs, Grant Wise, Adam Guthrie, and Chancellor Barclay — all ESPN 300 prospects. With several veterans on track to graduate after the 2025 season, this group will play a vital role in reloading Clemson's offensive front for the future. Advertisement 'The Tigers are making sure they have the time to get the ball downfield by loading up along the offensive line,' ESPN's Craig Haubert noted. He also pointed to four-star quarterback Tait Reynolds, a dual-threat prospect out of Arizona, as someone who could eventually develop into a long-term answer behind center once Cade Klubnik's time at Clemson ends. While much of the class is built around offense, the Tigers have also landed a key defensive piece in in-state standout Kentavion Anderson. At roughly 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, Anderson brings length and athleticism to the back end of the defense and is expected to be a versatile presence in the secondary. Clemson holds the No. 4 spot not only in ESPN's rankings, but also in the 247Sports Composite, with a No. 2 ranking from 247Sports and No. 3 from Rivals. On3 ranks the class No. 7 overall. With more decisions on the horizon and strong recruiting momentum, Clemson remains well-positioned to finish with one of the top classes in the country. Advertisement Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions. This article originally appeared on Clemson Wire: Clemson continues to elevate in ESPN's 2026 recruiting rankings
USA Today
12-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Clemson climbs ESPN's latest 2026 recruiting rankings as the hot recruiting run continues
Clemson climbs ESPN's latest 2026 recruiting rankings as the hot recruiting run continues Clemson football's 2026 recruiting class continues to climb the national ranks as ESPN bumped the Tigers up to No. 4 in its latest update, reflecting a strong June filled with key visits and commitments. The Tigers now boast 10 ESPN 300 commitments, keeping them firmly in the top tier of national recruiters. Leading the charge on offense is recent addition Leo Delaney, the top-rated offensive commit in the class according to ESPN. The offensive tackle ranks No. 75 overall and No. 11 at his position. He joins a deep group of highly rated linemen that includes Carter Scruggs, Grant Wise, Adam Guthrie, and Chancellor Barclay — all ESPN 300 prospects. With several veterans on track to graduate after the 2025 season, this group will play a vital role in reloading Clemson's offensive front for the future. 'The Tigers are making sure they have the time to get the ball downfield by loading up along the offensive line,' ESPN's Craig Haubert noted. He also pointed to four-star quarterback Tait Reynolds, a dual-threat prospect out of Arizona, as someone who could eventually develop into a long-term answer behind center once Cade Klubnik's time at Clemson ends. While much of the class is built around offense, the Tigers have also landed a key defensive piece in in-state standout Kentavion Anderson. At roughly 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, Anderson brings length and athleticism to the back end of the defense and is expected to be a versatile presence in the secondary. Clemson holds the No. 4 spot not only in ESPN's rankings, but also in the 247Sports Composite, with a No. 2 ranking from 247Sports and No. 3 from Rivals. On3 ranks the class No. 7 overall. With more decisions on the horizon and strong recruiting momentum, Clemson remains well-positioned to finish with one of the top classes in the country. Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions.
