RPM check: Clemson leading the way for key targets early

Clemson is hammering away at what could be another strong recruiting class in 2024. The Tigers have five commitments at the moment.

Others could be coming soon. Clemson’s current class sits at No. 11 overall in the 2024 Consensus Football Team Recruiting Rankings at the moment.

The Tigers have an advantage for some key targets according to On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine.

Five-star WR Mike Matthews

RPM snapshot: Clemson 32.1%, Georgia 21.3%, Tennessee 12.3%

Best Clemson quote: “Their culture and dedication to football are big,” Matthews said. “While on my visit, I saw how the practice was very energetic and everyone was giving 100 percent effort and that’s important to me.” To On3’s Jeremy Johnson on June 9, 2022.

Five-star LB Sammy Brown

RPM snapshot: Clemson 29.5%, Georgia 23.9%, Tennessee 10%

Best Clemson quote: “What keeps bringing me back is the overall fit that Clemson has for me,” Brown said. “The culture, the schematics, the campus. I feel like Clemson is a very good fit for me.” To On3’s Jeremy Johnson on Jan. 30.

Four-star DL Hevin Brown-Shuler

RPM snapshot: Clemson 74.2%, South Carolina 8%, Georgia 5.1%

Best Clemson quote: “Clemson is one of my top schools, definitely in my top three,” Brown-Shuler told On3. “My recruitment is still open but it is quickly coming to an end with prayer and a plan coming soon.” To Jeremy Johnson on Jan. 30.

Four-star CB Omillio Agard

RPM snapshot: Clemson 86%, Penn State 6.1%, Michigan 2.1%

Best Clemson quote: “Clemson is top two in my recruitment and they stand in a great spot with me,” Agard told On3. “Clemson is home and they make me feel like family so that’s why I keep coming back.” To On3’s Jeremy Johnson on Jan. 31.

Four-star ATH David Eziomume

RPM snapshot: Clemson 90.1%, Georgia Tech 2.6, Georgia 2.3%

Best Clemson quote: “That’s something special, he gave me loyalty and trust,” Eziomume said. “When making my decision, that’s something that I’m going to be looking into knowing that I’m the only running back in the class of 2024. That’s going to be a part of my decisions. At the same time, I’m remaining uncommitted and leaving my options open.” To On3’s Jeremy Johnson on Feb. 8.

Three-star OL Jameson Riggs

RPM snapshot: Clemson 48.5%, Auburn 11.4%.

Best Clemson quote: “It was unique,” Riggs said. “Not everybody can come with that intensity and there’s got to have buy-in.” To On3’s Jeremy Johnson on Sept. 27, 2022.

Three-star LB Drew Woodaz

RPM snapshot: 37.7%, Oklahoma 33%, Wake Forest 14%.

Best Clemson quote: It means a lot because it’s always been a dream to play with my brother in college,” Woodaz said. “It’s one of the best schools in the country that you can play at and they have great leaders in the program. To be recognized by those guys, it’s just crazy.” To On3’s Chad Simmons on Jan. 29.

Unranked ATH Braylon Staley

RPM snapshot: Clemson 18.5%, Appalachian State 16.2, Georgia Tech 13.9%.