Four-Star IOL Harris Sewell commits to Clemson

Four-star interior offensive lineman Harris Sewell of Odessa (TX) Permian High announced his commitment to Clemson Wednesday afternoon.

The 6-foot-4, 300 pounder chose the Tigers over Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Texas, and Alabama.

Clemson checked every box for Harris Sewell

“The culture at Clemson is unreal,” Sewell said. “I feel like I won’t only be developed on the field but also off the field tremendously, and can grow in my faith at Clemson. I had a gut feeling Clemson was the place for me. And most importantly I feel that God called me to be a Clemson Tiger.”

Sewell has strong relationship with coaching staff 

“I would say I’m closest with Coach Austin, the O line Coach,” Sewell said. “I’m also pretty close with Coach Swinney. Also BT who is the Assistant O line Coach. We are all close. Me and Coach Austin have a great relationship though. We talk on the phone very often and have really just a good relationship which I think is important when playing for a coach.”

What is Clemson getting in Harris Sewell?

“Clemson is getting a hard working nasty Texas boy whose dream is to win a National championship, and play on the highest stage in college football.”

Harris Sewell Scouting Summary 

“Mauling run blocker who is a three-year starter along the offensive line for perennial West Texas powerhouse Odessa Permian,” On3’s Director of Scouting Charles Power wrote. “Has played every position along the offensive line throughout his high school career. Has a thicker midsection, will take some time to redistribute his weight more evenly. Violent at the point of contact. Seeks to finish defenders every snap of the ball and plays through the whistle. Threw over 46 feet in the shot put as a sophomore and over 149 feet in the discus during his junior track and field season.”

“Plays with excellent leverage and is able to get underneath the pads of opposing defenders. Initial get off and burst off the line of scrimmage is solid. Plays baseball as well as a pitcher and corner infielder. Projects to the interior offensive line at the next level and will be a destructive force the day he steps on campus. If he cleans up his body he has the chance to develop into a NFL Draft pick down the line.”

He currently ranks as the No. 79 player in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that accounts for all four recruiting sites. He also tabs in as the No. 4 interior offensive lineman, and the No. 15 player in the state of Texas.