2025 IOL Rowan Byrne commits to Clemson Tigers

New Rochelle (N.Y.) Iona Preparatory School three-star interior offensive lineman Rowan Byrne has committed to Clemson, he told On3’s Steve Wiltfong.

“Clemson is the right fit for me because of the culture and family they have there,” Byrne said. “It is such a unique thing, and if you’re a person who fits in you know it’s home. After my weekend there I knew it was a great fit and that I would de developed very well in all aspects.

“I’m excited to join the program, that’s a national championship program and I’m excited to be apart of it!”

Byrne has visited Clemson multiple times, including for an official visit last weekend.

He is the nation’s No. 625 overall prospect, No. 52 interior offensive lineman and No. 3 recruit from New York in the 2025 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Clemson Class Breakdown

A day before Byrne’s announcement, Clemson added its 12th prospect of the class in Tampa Wiregrass Ranch four-star cornerback Graceson Littleton.

Norfolk (Va.) Maury five-star EDGE Ari Watford headlines the group and committed in January.

“Clemson is a very unique place,” Watford told On3. “The people there and the family-oriented culture Coach Swinney has built stood out to me. People go to Clemson go for the right reasons and that’s something I’ve wanted to be a part of growing up.”

Nine additional four-star recruits are committed to the Tigers. The list includes Durham (N.C.) Southern defensive lineman Isaiah Campbell, Lynchburg (Va.) Liberty Christian Academy running back Gideon Davidson, Lake City (S.C.) South Florence defensive lineman Amare Adams, Buford (Ga.) offensive tackle Brayden Jacobs, Lawrence (Mass.) Central Catholic quarterback Blake Hebert, Savannah (Ga.) Christian Prep tight end Logan Brooking and Woodbridge (Va.) Freedom four-star receiver Carleton Preston.