An incoming Clemson football player has been recognized for some of his charitable contributions off the field of play.

Incoming freshman tight end Tayveon Wilson was named a Hometown Hero by local affiliate WSAZ in his hometown of Huntington, West Virginia.

Wilson committed to Clemson in November of 2024 and was a three-time all-conference, all-state and All-Tri-State selection in each of the past three years.

“They give it to not only an athlete that plays that sport, but they also take into account the student part,” Wilson told WSAZ. “I had to tell them a lot of the stuff I did off the field. Whether that was for the community or the school.”

Along with the award, Wilson received a check for $1,000 to give to a youth sports organization, and he chose the YMCA of Huntington. The incoming freshman donates some of his time to the sports programs there.

“I grew up playing sports at the YMCA all my life,” he said. “Whether it was soccer, baseball or flag football. I felt like it was only right to give back to the program that helped make me the athlete I am today.”

Wilson won’t enroll until the summer, meaning he will join the Tigers ahead of fall camp. He was the Gatorade Player of the Year in his state, as well as Mountain State Athletic Conference Player of the Year.

The 6-foot-2 prospect finished his senior season with 2,150 yards of total offense, including 1,400 passing yards and 750 rushing yards. He threw 17 touchdown passes and rushed for 10 more. He also played safety, registering 30 tackles and two interceptions, including a pick-six.

ESPN ranks Wilson as the 20th-best tight end in the 2026 class and the second-best player in West Virginia.

Photo courtesy of Tayveon Wilson on Instagram