Another recruiting service has awarded Clemson signee Amare Adams 5-star status.

In Rivals’ final update to its 2025 recruiting rankings, Adams now ranks No. 31 overall and No. 6 among all defensive tackle prospects. He is also ranked as the top player in the state of South Carolina.

Here is what Adam Gorney, Rivals National Recruiting Director had to say about the 6-foot-4, 300-pound blue-chip talent.

“When you look at Amare Adams in person at 6-foot-4 and 300 pounds, the Clemson signee looks like an unstoppable force up the middle with little bad weight and a projection to be one of the next best interior guys for the Tigers. He certainly has that potential as Clemson has developed many of these players over the years and pumped them into the NFL. Ten former Clemson defensive linemen are currently on NFL rosters and Adams could be next.”

“He was not dominant at all times during the Navy All-American Bowl week, but when Adams was good, he was great and could not be stopped by interior offensive linemen during practice. Adams has the power, speed, strength and no doubt size to be one of the best defensive tackles in college football for years to come.”

Adams was already considered a 5-star by 247Sports. That service ranks him No. 23 overall and No. 4 among all defensive tackles.

He helped lead South Florence to its second state title in three seasons this season. Despite facing constant double teams, and sometimes triple teams, Adams tallied 75 total tackles, 13 tackles for loss, six sacks, two passes deflected and one forced fumble.

Adams, who is an early enrollee, was one of two defensive tackles taken by Clemson in the 2025 class and he is the highest-rated recruit signed by the Tigers.