Clemson OL target Sullivan Absher has top 3, sets commitment date

CLEMSON — One of Clemson’s top targets in the class of 2023 in offensive lineman Sullivan Absher is close to announcing his decision.

Absher revealed Friday night that he will commit on Friday, May 13 at 4 p.m. He will hold a ceremony at South Point High School in Belmont, North Carolina to announce his choice.

The 6-6, 275 pound prospect is down to a final three of Notre Dame, Clemson and NC State.

Absher visited Clemson twice this spring and spoke highly of the Tigers at the time.

However, Notre Dame is given the best chance to land the four-star prospect, according to the Recruiting Prediction Machine.

Absher recently visited Notre Dame for its spring game and has spoken highly of the Fighting Irish and first-year head coach Marcus Freeman, as well.

If Clemson can pull the upset and land Absher, it would be a huge pick up for Dabo Swinney, Thomas Austin and the Tigers.

Absher is ranked as the No. 15 offensive tackle and the No. 176 overall player in the country, according to the On3 Consensus Rankings.

On3 ranks Absher as the No. 99 overall player in the country and the No. 10 offensive tackle in the country.

Clemson currently has four commits for the class of 2023 in quarterback Christopher Vizzina, wide receiver Nathaniel Joseph, EDGE David Ojiegbe and tight end Reid Mikeska.

The Tigers are still looking for their first offensive line commit in the class of 2023.

While Clemson is currently recruiting for the future of its offensive line, the 2022 version of the Tigers should be strong up front.

Clemson returns four starters in left tackle Jordan McFadden, left guard Marcus Tate, center/guard Will Putnam and right tackle Walker Parks.

The Tigers are still looking for an addition in the transfer portal. We recently broke down possible options for Clemson.