Clemson takes a slight dip in ESPN’s updated 2027 team recruiting rankings

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With most of Clemsonfootball’s recruiting work already complete, the Tigers have shifted from building their class to putting the finishing touches on it.

Dabo Swinney’s staff has already secured 24 commitments, including an impressive run of 17 pledges since May, leaving only a handful of priority targets still on the board. That group has Clemson sitting No. 14 in ESPN’s newest team recruiting rankings, with eight current commits earning spots in the outlet’s SC Next 300.

The class has been built with balance in mind. On offense, four-star quarterback Kharim Hughley gives Clemson a talented signal caller who can make plays from the pocket or on the move. The Tigers also landed explosive skill talent in running back Gary Walker and wide receivers Jamarin Simmons and Trey Wimbley, while offensive tackle J.J. Brown adds another long-term piece to the offensive line.

The defensive side of the class has plenty of star power as well. Four-star defensive end Desmond Malpress headlines the group alongside linebacker Bryce Kish and defensive tackle Luke Starcevic, giving Clemson several lengthy, athletic defenders who fit the program’s preference for versatile front-seven talent.

There’s still an opportunity for the class to move up before signing day. In-state defensive tackle Seth Tillman is expected to announce his decision Saturday, and Clemson is one of the finalists. If the Tigers land him, they would add another ESPN SC Next 300 prospect to an already strong group.

Safety Seth Williams is another name worth watching. The four-star recruit delayed his commitment last month and is still deciding between Clemson and Georgia.

Although Texas A&M remains atop ESPN’s rankings, Clemson’s class is largely in place and has positioned itself among the nation’s better groups heading into the final months of the recruiting cycle.

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