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Interesting article in the Greenville News about Dabo’s recruiting woes. It’s a pay site so I added a tinge of context.
CLEMSON — It's no secret that Clemson football relies on high school recruitment rather than the transfer portal.
The Tigers were one of four FBS schools that did not land a transfer in the 2024 cycle. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney pursued four offensive linemen during the winter period but didn't land any. Yet, a troubling trend has started for the Tigers on the 2025 recruiting trail.
During the past six weeks, Clemson has missed out on several high school recruits who had listed the school as a finalist, like wide receiver Cortez Mills, offensive lineman Hardy Watts and cornerback Gregory Xavier Thomas, all four-star prospects. The Tigers did land four-star edge rusher Bryce Davis on Saturday to snap the team's recruiting drought, but their pursuit of several five-star recruits, including defensive lineman Elijah Griffin and offensive linemen Davis Sanders Jr. and Josh Petty, has also cooled, according to 247Sports.
Clemson football's 2025 recruiting class has continued a disturbing trend for Dabo Swinney
Clemson football's 2025 recruiting class ranks 11th, per the 247Sports Composite. The Tigers missed out on key recruits over the past six weeks.
www.greenvilleonline.com
CLEMSON — It's no secret that Clemson football relies on high school recruitment rather than the transfer portal.
The Tigers were one of four FBS schools that did not land a transfer in the 2024 cycle. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney pursued four offensive linemen during the winter period but didn't land any. Yet, a troubling trend has started for the Tigers on the 2025 recruiting trail.
During the past six weeks, Clemson has missed out on several high school recruits who had listed the school as a finalist, like wide receiver Cortez Mills, offensive lineman Hardy Watts and cornerback Gregory Xavier Thomas, all four-star prospects. The Tigers did land four-star edge rusher Bryce Davis on Saturday to snap the team's recruiting drought, but their pursuit of several five-star recruits, including defensive lineman Elijah Griffin and offensive linemen Davis Sanders Jr. and Josh Petty, has also cooled, according to 247Sports.