Clemson
took on Boston College on a hot, late-September afternoon on Saturday in the
confines of Death Valley, otherwise know as Memorial Stadium. The Eagles
and Tigers fought hard through 3 quarters of football to finally see the Tigers
pull away in the fourth quarter on their way to a 34-7 win over the
Eagles.
Along
with over 82,00 Orange-clad Clemson fans, some of the best local and regional
prospects in the 2019, 2020 and even the 2021 recruiting classes were in
attendance, as were a few players from this year's 2018 haul.
The
day's list was headlined by current Virginia Tech commit and in-state offensive
line star Jordan McFadden, who was in Tiger Town with his family to check out
the ACC Atlantic matchup. McFadden, who just recently picked up an offer from
the Defending National Champions, was being given the Orange Carpet treatment
from the staff, as Jordan and his family were shown all over the facilities and
escorted onto the turf of Frank Howard Field to see what Clemson has to
offer. Currently still committed to VT, McFadden and family are starting
to waver on the pledge to VT according to our sources, and Clemson is starting
to gain speed in the recruitment of the big-time Dorman Cavalier. The Tigers'
domination of the Hokies in Blacksburg could only intensify it!
Dorman teammates Jordan McFadden and
Ben Batson (Photo: Trevor Groves
CUTigers.com)
Also in
attendance was 2019 WR prospect Trey Knox out of Tennessee. Knox is a player
the staff has been trying to get on campus for quite some time, and finally the
chance arose to show Knox the attention the staff felt he deserved.
Bringing him in on the BC game allowed the staff to put the needed time in and
let Knox know he is a priority to this staff's 2019 haul for WRU. As we
reported in last week’s radar, we expected an offer to be disbursed during his
visit and, as predicted, the staff initiated the offer to Trey.
Trey Knox picked up an offer from Clemson during his visit
for the Boston College game (Photo: Joy Suddeth
CUTigers.com)
A few
Clemson commits were also in attendance. BT Potter, the Tigers' 2018 kicker and
local TE commit Braden Galloway from Seneca, along with LB Jake Venables, all
represented the Tigers' next signing class on campus Saturday. We saw Potter
hanging out with McFadden and his teammate, Dorman QB Ben Batson, the son of
Clemson Strength and Conditioning Coach Joey Batson.
Clemson kicker commit B.T. Potter entering Death Valley
before the BC game (Photo: Joy Suddeth
CUTigers.com)
****Visiting Recruit Gallery
Please
click HERE for our full recruit photo gallery from the Boston College
game.
Former and future Clemson linebackers Ben Boulware and Jake
Venables (Photo: Trevor Groves
CUTigers.com)
3-star 2019 CB Jalen Alexander (Photo: Trevor Groves CUTigers.com)
3-star 2019 DE Jamin Graham (Photo: Trevor Groves CUTigers.com)
2019 Daniel High OL Kahare Teasley (Photo: Trevor Groves CUTigers.com)
2020 Marietta safety Rashad Torrence already has offers from
Alabama and Florida (Photo: Trevor Groves
CUTigers.com)
Jordan McFadden leads the parade of recruits up The Hill for
The Most Exciting 25 Seconds in College Football (Photo: Trevor Groves CUTigers.com)
Clemson kicker commit BT Potter heads up The Hill before the
BC game (Photo: Trevor Groves
CUTigers.com)
Clemson recruits climb up The Hill for the Most Exciting 25
Seconds in College Football (Photo: Trevor Groves
CUTigers.com)
****Commit Profile: Kyler McMichael
(Photo: Joy Suddeth CUTigers.com)
Clemson
has done well when mining the Metro Atlanta area in recent years when it comes
to defensive back talent. Names on the current roster include Ryan
Carter, A.J. Terrell, LeAnthony Williams, all from the “ATL."
Another
player to hail from this area of the Peach State is current commit Kyler
McMichael, a player who the Tigers covet as a large cornerback in the Brent
Venables scheme. Over the past 3 recruiting cycles, Clemson has
systematically gone after more versatile and taller defensive backs. The Tigers
like to be able to place their DB’s in the box as nickel backs and cross-train
them at safety. Consequently, the staff has chosen to go with the bigger,
lankier bodies, with big wing spans and long range to fill these roles. Look at
past defensive backs like NFL star Jayron Kearse as an example.
McMichael
checks all the boxes that the Tigers' DB coaches are looking for in a
prospect. He's a versatile player that plays both ways in high school and
is known to really bring the wood when he has to play on the defensive side of
the ball. Kyler is also is blessed with speed and the ability to spin his
hips and roll into coverage with ease. For a player of his current size and
expected growth inside of Clemson's strength and conditioning program, he’s
just what the doctor ordered if you are Coach Brent Venables and his
staff.
****New 2019 WR offer
(Photo: Joy Suddeth CUTigers.com)
Clemson
reached into the Volunteer State and offered vaunted 4-star WR Trey Knox out of
Murfeesboro, TN. Knox has a who’s-who list of offers at present with the Tigers
throwing one in with the likes of Alabama, Ohio State, Auburn, Tennessee,
Florida, Louisville and LSU, to name a shorts list, to go along with a host of
ACC and SEC schools.
Knox
just attended the Clemson vs Boston College game and picked up the Clemson
offer while on the visit to Tiger Town. It's an offer Knox coveted coming
in and one that will play out going forward, as Knox has reciprocal
interest. Stay tuned, as this one will heat up fast for the big-time
wideout from over the hill in Tennessee, just short of the Nashville area.
Stay
tuned to CUTigers.com for all your Clemson recruiting info, especially on Knox
as the Tigers heat up the trail to Murfeesboro in the upcoming weeks and months
in their recruitment of this intriguing 2019 prospect!
I'm truly blessed to say
that I have received an offer from Clemson University #ALLIN @coachski_ @coach_jeffscott pic.twitter.com/304HBI3tMT
— Trey Knox (@Fbu1Tk) September 24, 2017
****This Week's Tweets
I'm truly blessed to say
that I have received an offer from Clemson University #ALLIN @coachski_ @coach_jeffscott pic.twitter.com/304HBI3tMT
— Trey Knox (@Fbu1Tk) September 24, 2017
Coming sooner than you
know ?? pic.twitter.com/iui0hfiLEt
— Xavier Thomas 1?
?9?? (@atxlete) September
29, 2017
Thankful that @GregHuegel is alive and well
after a successful surgery pic.twitter.com/ijotX3Jg5b
— Andy Teasdall (@Andy_Teas) September 27, 2017
PHOTO GALLERY: BC GAME
I https://t.co/kMT5aFya0h via @scoutmedia
— CUTigers Recruiting (@CUTigersRecruit) September 27, 2017
???????? pic.twitter.com/fUMdixxjKa
— Clemson???? (@VideoClemson) September 26, 2017
This kid is a freshman,
people. #ALLIN ???? pic.twitter.com/kMuCHjp6Vc
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) September 24, 2017
#DW4 and TB12.#Respect #WeAreTexans pic.twitter.com/wDfPGPHNmo
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) September 24, 2017
Had a great time
practicing with the clemson-central rec football teams during the off
week! pic.twitter.com/7x53k1arjO
— DW Daniel Football (@dwdanielFB) September 24, 2017
Shoestring game saving
tackle to force a triple overtime yesterday @NorthCobbHSFB #jrwarriors #6thgrade #caydub #20 #cb pic.twitter.com/5WZ8PFuzdQ
— Cayden"CHILL"Trotter
(@CayGotGame) September 24, 2017
Nope. ??
You’re not going anywhere against this #Clemson defensive front.#ALLIN ???? pic.twitter.com/LAuoRmuv0Y
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) September 24, 2017
Jalyn Williams has elite
speed out of @SwainsboroTiger - 5'9" 170 RB
is averaging 188.3 yards per game this season: https://t.co/RWBshosf6V pic.twitter.com/56uhS1B1q8
— Recruit Georgia (@RecruitGeorgia) September 25, 2017
DL vs OL Inside Hand
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