Clemson Tigers Stand Out as 'Most Consistent' in Pursuit of 2027 Safety

As Harrison Luke, son of OL coach Matt Luke, continues to draw attention from top programs, the 2027 safety says Clemson has stood out for its steady recruitment and early belief in his potential.

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney looks to have yet another stacked safety recruiting class in 2027, already scouting multiple recruits alongside Mickey Conn. | Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

The Clemson Tigers' season-opener versus LSU this weekend is shaping up to be a key weekend on the recruiting calendar for coaches and staff, with several prospects making the trip to Death Valley.

One of them is safety Harrison Luke, the son of Tigers' offensive line coach and one of the best recruiters in College Football, Matt Luke. While his last name is already familiar to Clemson fans, Harrison is starting to pave his own path as a national recruit.

Clemson was Luke's first Division 1 offer, and within a week of receiving it, he already had other offers from top programs, including Georgia, Ole Miss, Auburn and Tennessee.

When asked how it felt for Clemson to be his first offer, and whether or not he thought that helped open the door for other top programs to begin recruiting him, he had nothing but humble words.

"It was awesome. Especially with a program like Clemson being your first offer, it was special for sure," Luke told Clemson on SI. "I'm not sure if it directly led to other offers, but it definitely put me on the radar at camps that allowed me to open some eyes."

While SEC schools have been calling, Dabo Swinney and Mickey Conn, Clemson's safeties coach, are ahead of the game. 

"Clemson has been the most consistent for sure, along with Georgia and Auburn," Luke expressed.

The 6-foot safety plays for North Oconee High School, one of the best football teams in the country, ranking No. 82 nationally and No. 14 in the state of Georgia.

To open his sophomore campaign, he's shown great awareness/play IQ and can get downhill extremely fast. The North Oconee Titans are currently 2-0 on the season, blowing out their first two opponents by a total score of 97-7.

As Clemson is his first visit of his young career, the Tiger family looks to welcome him with open arms in their Week 1 top-10 matchup, which he explained why he can't wait to watch.

"The two teams are really good, it's going to be like watching a playoff game in August," Luke mentioned. It's going to be really cool seeing all the talent on the field and kinda gauging what it takes as a player to play in the biggest games."

For the young prospect, Saturday night is more than a visit with family ties; it's an early step in what looks to be a promising recruiting journey. With other top-tier programs reaching out, the junior safety has options, but he'll get a front-row seat this weekend to the type of stage he hopes to play on.