Clemson Tigers: 2024 commit breakdown

Dabo Swinney and Clemson are looking to put the finishing touches on another top-20 recruiting class this cycle.

As of Dec. 15, Clemson currently has 18 commitments, seven of whom are projected to play offense, while 10 are expected to play on the defensive side of the ball, leaving one pledge for the special teams unit.

The Tigers’ class checks in at No. 17 in the nation and No. 3 in the ACC, according to the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Ranking.

Clemson Class Breakdown

Clemson’s class consists of two five-stars, nine four-stars and seven three-star prospects. Headlining the class is Jefferson (Ga.) five-star linebacker Sammy Brown and Midlothian (Texas) five-star wide receiver Bryant Wesco.

Five additional top-150 recruits are pledged to Swinney and the Tigers: Lancaster (Texas) four-star cornerback Corian Gipson, Tampa Catholic four-star WR TJ Moore, Woodstock (Ill.) Marian Central Catholic four-star tight end Christian Bentancur, Warner Robins (Ga.) Northside four-star safety Ricardo Jones and Olney (Md.) Good Counsel four-star EDGE Darien Mayo.

Four-star and five-star prospects are rated as ‘blue-chip’ prospects — Clemson’s class sits at No. 11 nationally in blue-chip percentage at 61.11%. The average distance of a Clemson recruit’s hometown to Clemson is 330.8 miles and just 6% of the class hails from the state of South Carolina.

Top Commit: LB Sammy Brown

The 6-foot-2.5, 225-pound Brown is the highest-ranked commit overall and on the defensive side of the ball for the Tigers. He is the No. 16 overall prospect and the No. 2 LB in the On3 Industry Ranking. Brown committed to Clemson on June 5.

On3’s Scouting and Rankings team writes this about him as a prospect:

“Physically developed two-way star with an elite combination of size and athleticism. Has measured in at 6-foot-2.5 and around 230 pounds. One of the top jumbo athletes in the 2024 cycle with eye-popping marks as a sprinter. Was a state finalist in the 100 meters as a junior, consistently running in the 10.8-10.9 second range. Transfers that speed over the field where he stars as a running back and linebacker. A twitchy, fluid mover. Lines up as an inside linebacker for hi s high school. Flashes his top-end speed as an excellent pursuit defender. Runs sideline to sideline with ease. Showed improvement as a take-on defender as a junior. Closes quickly and finishes with physicality. Shows outstanding conditioning and effort level as a two-way player.

…Has the long speed to pull away from defenders in the open field as a ball carrier. Good enough to play running back at the college level. Finished his junior season with 1,459 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns and 113 tackles and 1 interception on defense. A standout wrestler in addition to his exploits on the football field and track. Won a heavyweight state title as a junior. Extremely strong in the weight room with lifts that have gone viral. Very developed physically and may be closer to his ceiling than some others who have considerable room for growth. Has not looked overly instinctive in coverage in camp settings. One of the more established prospects at the position in the 2024 cycle given his elite athletic and multi-sport profile.”

Top Offense Commit: WR Bryant Wesco

The 6-foot-2, 170-pound Wesco is the highest-ranked pledge on the offensive side of the ball for the Tigers this cycle, checking in as the No. 24 recruit and No. 7 wideout. He committed to Clemson just one day after Brown on June 6.

On3’s Scouting and Rankings team writes this about him:

“Silky smooth route runner who can win at every level of the field due to his fluidity and explosiveness. Has a thin frame, measuring around 6-foot-2, 170 pounds with arms over 32 inches. Tests as a top athlete in the combine setting. Also displays his explosiveness in track and field with outstanding marks in the high jump (6-6) and triple jump (48-6) as a junior. Managed to put up big numbers as a junior, despite playing in an option offense. Caught 58 passes for 1,160 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2022. Has positional versatility who can line up at the X, Z or inside at the slot.

…A loose, pigeon-toed mover who breaks off defenders with his change of direction. Extremely flexible and limber in his lower body. Stacks corners off the line with his releases. Has the speed to take quick passes to the house. Shows the ability to elevate and win contested catches. Skies to make in-air grabs. Has a thin, streamline frame that may not be conducive to adding much weight. Does not always attack the ball with proper hand placement. Has strong athletic genes with his father being an All-American track athlete at Louisiana Tech.”