Clemson Tigers Early Signing Day Tracker: Every Player Coming to the Program in 2026

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Full List of 2026 Commits
Name | Position | Ratings | Height/Weight | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tait Reynolds | QB | 247Sports: Three-star, No. 30 QB. Rivals: Three-star, No. 31 QB ESPN: Four-star, No. 10 QB | 6-1.5, 220 | Queen Creek (Queen Creek, AZ) |
Brock Bradley | QB | 247Sports: Three-star, No. 103 QB Rivals: Three-star, No. 137 QB ESPN: Three-star, No. 70 QB | 5-11.5, 185 | Spain Park (Hoover, AL) |
Naeem Burroughs | WR | 247Sports: Four-star, No. 12 WR Rivals: Four-star, No. 6 WR ESPN: Four-star, No. 12 WR | 5-11.5, 175 | The Bolles School (Jacksonville, FL) |
Connor Salmin | WR | 247Sports: Four-star, No. 25 WR Rivals: Four-star, No. 47 WR ESPN: Four-star, No. 19 WR | 6-1, 195 | The Bullis School (Potomac, MD) |
Gordon Sellars | WR | 247Sports: Four-star, No. 25 WR Rivals: Four-star, No. 30 WR ESPN: Four-star, No. 22 WR | 6-2, 180 | Providence Day School (Charlotte, NC) |
Tayveon Wilson | TE | 247Sports: Three-star, No. 58 TE Rivals: Three-star, No. 81 TE ESPN: Four-star, No. 22 TE | 6-3, 205 | Huntington (Huntington, WV) |
Chancellor Barclay | IOL | 247Sports: Four-star, No. 7 IOL Rivals: Four-star, No. 24 IOL ESPN: Four-star, No. 11 IOL | 6-3.5, 285 | The First Academy (Orlando, FL) |
Grant Wise | IOL | 247Sports: Four-star, No. 14 IOL Rivals: Four-star, No. 23 IOL ESPN: Four-star, No. 12 IOL | 6-3, 320 | Pace (Milton, FL) |
Carter Scruggs | IOL | 247Sports: Four-star, No. 17 IOL Rivals: Three-star, No. 33 IOL ESPN: Four-star, No. 33 IOL | 6-5, 280 | Loudoun County (Leesburg, VA) |
Leo Delaney | IOL | 247Sports: Three-star, No. 27 IOL Rivals: Four-star, No. 21 IOL ESPN: Four-star, No. 10 IOL | 6-6, 290 | Providence Day School (Charlotte, NC) |
Adam Guthrie | OT | 247Sports: Three-star, No. 37 OT Rivals: Three-star, No. 40 OT ESPN: Four-star, No. 21 OT | 6-7, 285 | Miami Trace (Washington Court House, OH) |
Braden Wilmes | OT | 247Sports: Three-star, No. 71 OT Rivals: Three-star, No. 84 OT ESPN: Three-star, No. 51 OT | 6-8, 280 | Lawrence Free State (Lawrence, KS) |
Kameron Cody | DL | 247Sports: Three-star, No. 74 DL Rivals: Three-star, No. 79 DL ESPN: Three-star, No. 36 DL | 6-2, 285 | Benedictine Military School (Savannah, GA) |
JR Hardrick | Edge | 247Sports: Three-star, No. 122 edge Rivals: Three-star, No. 78 edge ESPN: Three-star, No. 70 edge | 6-6, 231 | South Pittsburg (South Pittsburgh, TN) |
Brayden Reilly | LB | 247Sports: Four-star, No. 27 LB Rivals: Four-star, No. 16 LB ESPN: Three-star, No. 36 LB | 6-3, 200 | St. Xavier (Cincinatti, OH) |
Shavar Young Jr. | CB | 247Sports: Three-star, No. 40 CB Rivals: Three-star, No. 43 CB ESPN: Three-star, No. 32 CB | 5-11, 180 | Webb School of Knoxville (Knoxville, TN) |
Marcell Gipson | CB | 247Sports: Three-star, No. 79 CB Rivals: Three-star, No. 213 CB ESPN: Three-star, No. 90 CB | 5-10.5, 170 | South Oak Cliff (Dallas, TX) |
Kentavion Anderson | S | 247Sports: Four-star, No. 14 S Rivals: Four-star, No. 5 S ESPN: Four-star, No. 9 S | 6-2, 190 | Dorman (Roebuck, SC) |
Jackson Reach | LS | Rivals: Three-star, No. 11 LS | 6-2, 220 | Mira Costa (Manhattan Beach, CA) |
Top commitments in the 2026 class
As we know, every signing class has its stars, and this one is certainly no different. Clemson and Dabo Swinney appear to be intent on reclaiming their “WRU” reputation, landing two of their top four recruits at wideout to bolster an already talented receiver room.
With that said, here’s a look at the blue-chip talents who drew national attention throughout their recruitments and could play a major role in shaping Clemson’s future.
Naeem Burroughs sits at the pinnacle of the Tigers’ top 20 class. The dynamic wide receiver has an explosive separation ability and a smooth play style that fits naturally into Clemson’s passing scheme. In his four-year tenure at The Bolles School, the elusive receiver accounted for 163 receptions for 3,614 yards and 49 touchdowns.
The Florida native has always been looked at as an elite prospect, logging over 30 catches and 659 yards as a freshman on varsity for the Bulldogs in 2022. His recruitment drew attention from major programs, including Ohio State and Notre Dame. Following his junior season, he trimmed his list to Clemson, Florida, Notre Dame, Texas, Florida State and Wisconsin. Leading up to his decision, Burroughs took five official visits to Gainesville, three to Tallahassee and Madison each, but found his home before even visiting Tigertown, committing in March of this year.
For 2026, the notable Clemson receivers expected to return include Bryant Wesco Jr., TJ Moore, Tyler Brown and Cole Turner. Additionally, FCS transfer Tristan Smith could make a return for a final season in orange, but only if he is granted an extra year of eligibility, which he is due according to the new junior college transfer rule.
There’s certainly seniority ahead of Burroughs, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he sneaks into the rotation and sees early action for the Tigers, as Wesco and Moore are the only consistent contributors. Brown has also shown incredible glimpses, especially as a true freshman in 2023. Still, his trajectory is uncertain, as he received career-low snaps in the final weeks of the 2025 regular season.
Next in line behind Burroughs is in-state product Kentavion Anderson. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound safety is a versatile defender who’s grown into a physical and downhill presence through his three-year varsity career at Dorman, spending a majority of his senior year in the box. He’s a natural athlete as well, posting a 10-4 broad jump as a junior and running a high 10.8 in the 100-meter dash as a sophomore.
Anderson wasn’t as heavily recruited in comparison to Burroughs, but still received loads of offers from schools like South Carolina, Michigan, Florida, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Indiana. He would only take five total visits throughout his recruitment; three to South Carolina, one to Alabama and one to Clemson. He went on to commit to the Tigers in May of this year, six months after receiving his offer.
Due to Anderson’s versatility on the defensive end, there is absolutely a possibility that he gets reps, if not on defense, then on special teams. As mentioned before, he initially emerged as a safety but has played more of a nickel/linebacker role to end his high school career. He profiles as a strong fit in Tom Allen’s 4-2-5, where downhill defenders with range are essential. His ability to close fast and take clean pursuit angles makes him a natural candidate for one of Allen’s hybrid roles. His coverage is still developing, but his size gives him potential matchup value against larger receivers.
The third-highest recruit for the Tigers this year is interior offensive lineman Chancellor Barclay. Barclay is a highly intriguing prospect, as he showed tons of versatility in the trenches, playing all five positions on the line as a senior this season while allowing zero sacks through 11 games.
Senior Season aganist National Schedule:
— Chancellor Barclay (@ChancellorB2026) November 15, 2025
0 Sacks
89.96% Grade Average (11 games, best grade on OL)
Played ALL 5 positions on OL in game this year
Never graded under an 83% in any game
GOD IS GREAT, ALL GLORY TO HIM! ✝️https://t.co/M1ir9GeVgI pic.twitter.com/yXzohQOrpl
Before transferring to The First Academy, the 235-pound prospect primarily worked at left tackle.
Similar to the rest, Barclay’s recruitment was highly touted across the country, with Clemson, Alabama, Penn State, Oklahoma, Florida, Miami, West Virginia, Florida State, Texas A&M and Georgia all named in his top 10. His final official visits, aside from Clemson, were to Florida, Georgia and Oklahoma.
With the Tigers losing a majority of their offensive line over the following offseason, Barclay can implement himself at the perfect time and prove to be an immediate impact in the trenches for head coach Dabo Swinney next season. The last top offensive lineman Clemson landed, Brayden Jacobs, is projected to take over a starting spot in 2026, and Barclay arrives with the upside to follow a comparable path as he progresses in the system.
Connor Salmin is the final recruit to be named on this list, giving Clemson another key addition at wide receiver. Above anything else, speed is the key for Salmin. To put it into perspective, the four-star wideout ran alongside Olympian Quincy Wilson on a 4x200 relay team that posted the U.S. second-best all-time mark (1:24:64) in March of this year.
On the gridiron, he’s just as impressive, putting up over 1,000 yards and 16 touchdowns as a sophomore and earning All-Region honors as a junior for Woodgrove High School before transferring to The Bullis School ahead of his senior year. This past season, Salmin logged 38 receptions for 807 yards and nine touchdowns. He also tacked on 235 kick return yards and one touchdown on special teams.
As a Virginia native, schools pursuing him heavily were those up north, such as Penn State, West Virginia, Virginia Tech, Notre Dame and Virginia, taking multiple visits to all of those programs. But, he still had offers from recruiting powerhouses such as Ohio State, Georgia, LSU and Texas A&M. Salmin took over 30 visits throughout his recruitment, but ultimately chose Clemson, committing on the same day as Burroughs.
Similar to the rest of the incoming wideouts, there’s certainly room to slip into rotational duties at wide receiver, especially based on the talent in this recruiting cycle. But, if seniority does rule supreme, I don’t see a reason why Swinney wouldn’t give the speedy receiver a chance at return man.
Position by Position Breakdown
With this 2026 class, the group is saturated within the offensive line and its receiver room, while on defense, the class has talent in its back seven that could see first-team snaps for Clemson next fall, if it comes to be the case.
The positions that weren't filled as much as in previous years come from the influx of Clemson's current roster. An example of this is running back, with plenty of younger pieces, like Gideon Davidson, David Eziomume and Jarvis Green, it could become a moot point.
Of course, with head coach Dabo Swinney's philosophy of playing the experienced guys at the beginning of the season, it could mean that the class could be a long-term project for years to come. However, there are a few that could stick out instantly, and it wouldn't be surprising.
Offense
On offense, the additions at quarterback, Tait Reynolds and Brock Bradley, seem to be prospect signings, with signal caller Christopher Vizzina expected to take the reins at the starting quarterback position.
Reynolds is also going to be playing with the Clemson baseball team, potentially making the switch to head coach Erik Bakich's team completely in the future. This was seen with wide receiver Will Taylor, who made the complete switch to baseball in 2023 after his sophomore year.
Receiver is one of the best positions in this class for Swinney, and it starts at the top with Burroughs. The Jacksonville native brings elite speed to the table, being dangerous both over the top and after the catch, prone to forcing missed tackles from defenses.
The duo of Gordon Sellars and Salmin rounds out the trio of four-star receivers from the class. Salmin is more polished as a route runner, using great speed to accelerate away from opponents. Sellars, a more twitchy receiver, can attack defenses vertically, serving as a deep threat.
At tight end, Tayveon Wilson is a multi-sport athlete, also playing basketball, baseball and track and field. Being an athlete with a wide frame, he will look to break through a tight end room led by Christian Bentancur and Olsen Patt-Henry.
On the offensive line, Swinney received a lot more power, especially in the interior. Chancellor Barclay, Grant Wise and Carter Scruggs are another trio of four-stars that could see time in the rotation sooner than people think.
Adding those three, in addition to Adam Guthrie, Braden Wilmes and Leo Delaney, offensive line coach Matt Luke will have a plethora of freshmen that he recruited that will add to the line for years to come. Because it is a developmental position, it could be more than a year before one of these players starts, but college football brings a lot of new things.
Defense
The back seven will be the players who could see the field more quickly, while the commits on the defensive line could be more developmental.
Safety Kentavion Anderson is explosive, covering ground quickly and recording an impressive 10-foot-8 broad jump. He's also been able to play multiple positions, showing his athleticism frequently.
Linebacker Brayden Reilly is another who could see snaps early for the Tigers, who flipped from Northwestern to Clemson during the season.
Don't be surprised if three-star Marcell Gipson sees snaps, however. Despite the rating, he's been playing well for Oak Cliff High School and making great plays.
2026 Clemson Commit
— Dustin Black (@dustinb429) October 22, 2025
Marcell Gipson Jr
Visual representation of what Tom Allen looks for in recruits to play in his defense pic.twitter.com/F3GYxGGyEi
Despite no five-star recruits in this year's recruiting class, Clemson is on the way to having a better recruiting class than last season. The Tigers are ranked 18th nationally, by the 247Sports Composite. That is eight spots better than last season, where Clemson ended up at No. 26.
Clemson is fourth in the ACC, trailing Miami (10th), Florida State (14th) and North Carolina (17th) in the conference recruiting rankings.
Below are the last six recruiting classes for Clemson, including the composite rank in the country and the average player rating.
Year | Rank | ACC Rank | Average Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
2026 | 18th | 4th | 90.24 |
2025 | 26th | 4th | 90.48 |
2024 | 11th | 2nd | 90.63 |
2023 | 11th | 2nd | 90.78 |
2022 | 10th | 1st | 89.83 |
2021 | 5th | 1st | 94.05 |
Notable Flips
Clemson had one flipped recruit from this year's class, seeing safety Kaden Gebhardt flip from the Tigers to Ohio State. Gebhardt was a four-star prospect, according to 247Sports, being a key loss for Swinney and his team.
BREAKING: Class of 2026 Safety Kaden Gebhardt has Flipped his Commitment from Clemson to Ohio State, he tells me for @rivals⁰⁰The 6’2 200 S had been Committed to the Tigers since March⁰⁰“Ohio’s where my heart is! I’m staying home! Go Bucks!”⁰⁰https://t.co/xfGstpFjWt pic.twitter.com/2Z3pDFGImp
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 3, 2025
Gebhardt flipped on Wednesday morning on the 247Sports National Signing Day show.
Clemson also
Connor Salmin, WR, Bullis School (Md.)
The first Tiger of the day is in! 🐅 Welcome to the family, @connorsalmin! #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/NNITTKkqyh
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 3, 2025
- 6'3", 195 lbs
- Star Rating: Four-star; Position Rank: 25
- Notable Offers: Ohio State, Georgia, Penn State, Texas A&M
- Scouting Report: Speedy wideout with track-like speed. He has the size to be put on the outside, but he has the acceleration to be successful on inside routes. Polished route runner that has game production telling the story. Great awareness and strong hands.
- Clemson comparison: Adam Randall
- Enrollment status: Mid-year enrollee
Shavar Young Jr., CB, Webb School of Knoxville (TN)
A baller in the defensive backfield. Welcome to the family, @shavar_y! 🐅 #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/MHXSVbcP0U
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 3, 2025
- 5'11", 180 lbs
Rating: Three-star; Position Rank
Notable Offers: Arkansas, Florida State, Michigan, SMU and Tennessee
Scouting Report: Great speed and uses physicality to battle opposing receivers. Played receiver in high school as well, being a great two-way piece, though sticking with the defensive side of the ball. He has track speed, being potentially a returner on Clemson's special teams with the acceleration that he has.
Clemson comparison: Ashton Hampton
Enrollment status: Mid-year enrollee
Leo Delaney, IOL, Providencce Day School (NC)
Another monster in the OL room! 🐅 Welcome to the family, @LeoDelaney110! #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/SdfLeCPght
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 3, 2025
- 6'6", 290 lbs
Star Rating: Three-star; Position Rank: 27
Notable Offers: Alabama, Florida, LSU, Michigan, Penn State, Tennessee
Scouting Report: Delaney uses his all-around frame to have reps at both guard and tackle. He has competed in martial arts since his youth, having strong hands and using them very well. Creates leverage opportunities and plays with fiery toughness with strong hand movement.
Clemson Comparison: Walker Parks
Enrollment status: Mid-year enrollee
Tayveon Wilson, TE, Huntington HS (WV)
Country roads lead to SC! Welcome to the family, @Tayveon33! 🐅 #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/hEbKLm38ig
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 3, 2025
- 6'3", 205 lbs
Star Rating: Three-star; Position Rank: 58
Notable Offers: Louisville, Miami, NC State, Penn State, West Virginia
Scouting Report: Athlete with strong frame that was a multi-sport athlete. He's more of a faster tight end, so pass protection will be raw for him to get used to. He's an excellent route runner with great hands, being another piece that could make noise in the passing game for Clemson.
Clemson comparison: Josh Sapp
Enrollment status: Summer enrollee
Carter Scruggs, IOL, Loudoun County (LV)
The trenches just got deeper. Welcome to the family, @CarterScruggs_! 🐅 #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/pAOTx34lPk
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 3, 2025
- 6'5", 280 lbs
Star Rating: Four-star; Position Rank: 17
Notable Offers: Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Penn State
Scouting Report: Played some of his high school career at right tackle, but can find success in a gap scheme on the interior. Can build force and climb to the linebackers and secondary. Does a great job as a run blocker and is a strong finisher on blocks with power. He could need more time to develop on the interior, but Scruggs is a player who could be on the offensive line next season in games.
Clemson comparison: Marcus Tate
Enrollment status: Mid-year enrollee
Brayden Reilly, LB, St. Xavier (OH)
Physical, athletic linebacker. Welcome to the family, @BraydenReilly25! 🐅 #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/NSJaQGYf2o
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 3, 2025
- 6'3", 200 lbs
Star Rating: Four-star; Position Rank: 27
Notable Offers: Northwestern, Michigan, Missouri, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest, West Virginia
Scouting Report: Athletic linebacker that oozes physicality and confidence. Reilly has done it all in high school, blocking special teams kicks and being a big hitter on opposing offenses. He was also used at the nickel position, being a candidate for Allen's Tiger position as the nickel. He had the speed to play cornerback for St. Xavier as well, making him a quick linebacker with tons of physicality.
Clemson comparison: Jeremiah Alexander
Enrollment status: Summer enrollee
Kentavion "Polo" Anderson, S, Dorman (SC)
Upstate made! 🐅 Welcome to the family, @Kentavion_a. #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/SEC6th8eWb
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 3, 2025
- 6'2", 190 lbs
Star Rating: Four-star; Position Rank: 14
Notable Offers: Florida, Michigan, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech
Scouting Report: Anderson is versatile, being able to play all back seven positions for the Tigers. Believed to potentially end up being a full-time linebacker, specifically because of the frame he possesses. He's able to match large targets, and has the speed to keep up with them. He's a player who can make an immediate impact on Clemson's safety room.
Clemson comparison: R.J. Mickens
Enrollment status: Mid-year enrollee
Chance Barclay, IOL, The First Academy (FL)
Leavin' it up to Chance! Welcome to the family, @ChancellorB2026 🤜🤛 #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/v2QGl8verS
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 3, 2025
- 6'3.5", 285 lbs
Star Rating: Four-star; Position Rank: 7
Notable Offers: Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Penn State
Scouting Report: Barclay is a quick lineman, who has the power tools to be successful with the Tigers on their offensive line. His ability to both move and stick to his blocking assignment helped other schools offer the Florida native as well, but he stuck to Swinney and Clemson.
Clemson comparison: Gavin Blachard
Enrollment status: Mid-year enrollee
Kam Cody, DT, Benedictine Military School (GA)
Georgia ➡️ Clemson. ✍️ Welcome to the family, @BigTruck_Cody! #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/BVN3zwVP2A
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 3, 2025
- 6'2", 285 lbs
Star Rating: Three-star; Position Rank: 74
Notable Offers: Arizona State, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt
Scouting Report: A powerful, but quick defensive tackle, Cody uses his quickness to beat bigger offensive tackles to wreck opponents. Despite being on the smaller side, compared to the rest of Clemson's defensive tackles, the speed that Cody possesses makes up for it, being an interesting matchup for opposing guards.
Clemson comparison: Tré Williams
Enrollment status: Mid-year enrollee
Gordon Sellars, WR, Providence Day School (NC)
From the Queen City to Tigertown 🐅 Welcome to the family, @GordonSellars2! #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/bFh8ZC5R47
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 3, 2025
- 6'2", 180 lbs
Star Rating: Four-star; Position Rank: 26
Notable Offers: Duke, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Michgan, NC State, Ohio State
Scouting Report: The frame of Sellars will be able to attack secondaries vertically, being an end zone target with his tangibles. He's able to make defenders miss, and tracks the football well on deep passes. He's a track runner, so he has the speed to get down the field quickly and haunt secondaries.
Clemson comparison: Bryant Wesco Jr.
Enrollment status: Mid-year enrollee
Naeem Burroughs, WR, The Bolles School (FL)
The Dream is a Tiger! 🐅 Welcome to the family, @ThaDr3am__. #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/zif0d4zx3o
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 3, 2025
- 5'11.5", 175 lbs
Star Rating: Four-star; Position Rank: 12
Notable Offers: Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Ohio State, Texas, USC, Vanderbilt
Scouting Report: Burroughs is an electric slot receiver who has the speed to take the top off of defenses. He makes up for his small size with his creativity and agility, being an elite route runner who can make cornerbacks miss. He could be a returner on special teams as well, if Swinney decides to use his speed. However, he will make the most of his opportunities in the slot.
Clemson comparison: Antonio Williams
Enrollment status: Mid-year enrollee
Adam Guthrie, OT, Miami Trace (OH)
Adam is official! Welcome to the family, @AdamGuthrie21 🤜🤛 #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/pYkSXWhSiX
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 3, 2025
- 6'7", 285 lbs
Star Rating: Three-star; Position Rank: 37
Notable Offers: Georgia, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio State, Penn State
Scouting Report: Guthrie can play both tackle positions, being a potential cornerstone at either position for the Tigers for years to come. He knows how to block in the pass and run game, especially with going onto the second level of defenders when aiding his running backs. His frame brings power to the table, not needing to play the guard position with the stature he brings.
Clemson comparison: Brayden Jacobs
Enrollment status: Summer enrollee
Brock Bradley, QB, Spain Park (AL)
A shot-caller from Birmingham 🤝 Welcome to the family, @brockbradley_5! #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/ok3D8UvzlN
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 3, 2025
- 5'11.5", 185 lbs
Star Rating: Three-star; Position Rank: 103
Notable Offers: Cincinnati, Texas A&M, Tulane, Wake Forest, West Virginia
Scouting Report: Brady is an accurate passer, looking to get his weight up before seeing real snaps for Clemson in years to come. Despite the smaller frame, Bradley is the best passer in the class and uses the right amount of volume to get his receivers the ball. He's just going to need to get bigger, something that comes with time with the Tigers.
Clemson comparison: Hunter Helms
Enrollment status: Mid-year enrollee
Grant Wise, IOL, Pace (FL)
BIG-TIME addition to the OL! 😤 Welcome to the family, @Grock64! #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/UMT6NTl0z2
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 3, 2025
- 6'3", 320 lbs
Star Rating: Four-star; Position Rank: 14
Notable Offers: Florida, Florida State, Ohio State, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee
Scouting Report: Wise can play all five positions, allowing him to be a versatile addition that could see snaps early. He has strong football IQ and has the power to back up his intelligence. He's played every position on the line in high school, except the center, but that is something that Swinney likes in his linemen. Don't be surprised if Wise is playing snaps as a freshman next season.
Clemson comparison: Harris Sewell
Enrollment status: Mid-year enrollee
Braden Wilmes, OT, Lawrence Free State (KS)
Pen to paper ✍️ Welcome to the family, @BradenWilmes! #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/qfhnqAqXcu
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 3, 2025
- 6'8", 295 lbs
Star Rating: Four-star; Position Rank: 64
Notable Offers: Florida State, Iowa State, Kansas State, Duke
Scouting Report: Wilmes is the tallest prospect of the 2026 class and moves exceptionally well for his size. Similar to Guthrie, Wilmes is highly experienced at the tackle position, logging over 2,000 snaps as a three-year starting left tackle in high school. While he's the only three-star lineman of his class, don't be shocked if he sneaks in a handful of snaps at some point next season, considering both Tristan Leigh and Blake Miller are leaving.
Clemson comparison: Blake Miller
Enrollment status: Mid-year enrollee
J.R. Hardrick, DE, South Pittsburg (TN)
DLine U just got better! Welcome to the family, @JRHardrick2026! #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/EWKwTZOxRu
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 3, 2025
- 6'6", 231 lbs
Star Rating: Three-star; Position Rank: 92
Notable Offers: Louisville, Virginia, Wake Forest, Mississippi State, Georgia Tech, Kentucky
Scouting Report: On the field, Hardrick consistently plays like a man among boys, using his rare size, length, and burst to penetrate the backfield and rack up tackles for loss and sacks with ease. His 230-plus-pound frame allows him to shed blocks inside and out, and his massive wingspan regularly disrupts passing lanes as he swats down throws before they ever reach their target. There's still needs to be an emphasis on technique at the next level, but the edge rusher has all the potential in the world to become elite at Clemson.
Clemson comparison: Darien Mayo
Enrollment status: Summer enrollee
Marcell Gipson, CB, South Oak Cliff (TN)
Lock it down, Marcell 🔒 Welcome to the family, @Marcellgipson_2! #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/YbXclQO4ys
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 3, 2025
- 5'10.5", 170 lbs
Star Rating: Three-star; Position Rank: 79
Notable Offers: Oregon, Ole Miss, Georgia Tech, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt, SMU, Washington
Scouting Report: Gipson's a smart, technically polished defensive back with the speed, instincts and versatility to cover multiple roles in the secondary, even without elite physical tools. While his ball production isn't anything jaw-dropping on a loaded Texas 5A defense, his athletic background and pedigree points to a strong future with the Tigers.
Clemson comparison: Corian Gipson
Enrollment status: Mid-year enrollee
Tait Reynolds, QB, Queen Creek (AZ)
The QB from AZ! Welcome to the family, @TaitReynoldsQC 🐅 #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/sGwUu3Aa2n
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 3, 2025
- 6'1.5", 220 lbs
Notable Offers: Oregon, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Miami, BYU, Florida State, Arizona State
Star Rating: Four-star; Position Rank: 29
Scouting Report: Originally committed to Arizona State for baseball, Reynolds is a strong multi-sport athlete with a big arm, physical running style and the competitive edge any Power-4 coach would love. He's still developing as a passer, needing better accuracy and decision making, but his physical tools and athletic ability give him undeniable long-term upside.
Clemson comparison: Chris Denson
Enrollment status: Mid-year enrollee
Jackson Reach, LS, Mira Costa (CA)
West Coast represent! Welcome to the family, @Jackson_Reach1! #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/wsdwrdG0yU
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 3, 2025
- 6'2", 215 lbs
Notable Offers: Boise State, Western Kentucky, Army, Air Force, Navy
Star Rating: Three-star; Position Rank: 4 (Rivals)
Scouting Report: Reach is an athletic, high-end long snapper who ranks No. 2 on Rubio Long Snapping's board and earned a 2026 Polynesian Bowl spot. He fires off consistent sub-.75 snaps and handles pressure with ease. With his strong frame and steady mentality, he brings both reliability and upside to the position. Additionally, Reach contributed as a productive starting linebacker for Mira Costa, recording 301 career tackles, 22.0 tackles for loss, 18.0 sacks, 17 pass breakups and eight forced fumbles.
Clemson comparison: Phillip Florenzo
Enrollment status: Mid-year enrollee

Griffin is a communications major who was the Sports Editor for The Tiger at Clemson University. He led a team of 20+ reporters after working his way up through the ranks as a staff writer, sideline reporter, and assistant sports editor.
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