Clemson has missed on one of its 2026 recruiting targets.
4-star CB Chaston “Chaz” Smith (McCallie School, TN) announced a commitment to Notre Dame on Sunday, choosing the Irish over other finalists Clemson, Texas A&M, South Carolina and Indiana.
BREAKING: Four-Star CB Chaston Smith (2026) has Committed to Notre Dame, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 6’2 175 CB from Knoxville, TN chose the Fighting Irish over Clemson, Texas A&M, South Carolina, & Indiana
“Here come the Irish ☘️”https://t.co/JD26mOQIb3 pic.twitter.com/73Zb4ffTwr
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 1, 2024
Smith picked up his offer from the Tigers back in June and last visited for the loss to Louisville early last month.
The 6-foot-1 defensive back is considered one of the better cornerbacks in the 2026 class. Rivals ranks him No. 91 overall, No. 7 among all players at his position and No. 2 in the state of Tennessee.
The Tigers already have one corner from the state of Tennessee committed in the 2026 class in 4-star Shavar Young Jr (Webb School of Knoxville). Rivals ranks him No. 154 overall and No. 10 among all corners in the class.
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