The future looks bright for the Clemson football program, which saw plenty of freshmen make a big impact during the 2024 season.

Several first-year Tigers were recently recognized among the best in college football. College Football Network highlighted the top newcomers in the sport, ranking the top 100 true freshmen of the 2024 campaign.

Clemson is featured prominently with five true freshmen appearing

on the list, including four in the top 25, and one in the top 10.

Linebacker Sammy Brown leads the Tigers on the list and is ranked No. 9.

“The top-ranked linebacker in this list, Sammy Brown was Clemson’s best defensive player for the majority of the season,” College Football Network wrote. “The Clemson Tigers’ defense had more deficiencies this season than we’ve seen in the past, but Brown wasn’t the issue.

“He was arguably the best player on Clemson’s defense and got better as the season progressed. He’s one of the top returning defenders in the ACC and a key building block for the next defensive coordinator.”

Cornerback Ashton Hampton (No. 21) is the next highest-ranked Tiger on the list.

“One of several Clemson Tigers on this list, Ashton Hampton quietly had a fantastic year,” CFN wrote. “He picked off two passes and didn’t allow a touchdown in coverage. He’s another building block for a young Clemson defense.”

Clemson’s outstanding freshmen receiver tandem, Bryant Wesco Jr. and T.J. Moore, checked in at No. 23 and No. 25, respectively.

“Despite having better numbers than his fellow freshman receiver, Bryant Wesco was the less-heralded of the two Clemson stars,” CFN wrote. “Still, his big-play ability was something the Tigers have been missing over that last few seasons and his eight-catch, 143-yard performance in the ACC Championship against SMU led the Tigers to the College Football Playoff.

“T.J. Moore was best when the lights were brightest, catching nine passes for 116 yards and a touchdown against the Texas Longhorns in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Moore’s body control and route-running make him one of the best possession receivers Clemson has had in years.”

Kicker Nolan Hauser rounds out the Clemson true freshmen in College Football Network’s ranking, coming in at No. 75.

“A year after setting the all-time record for field goals made in a high school career, Nolan Hauser kicked for one of the county’s best teams,” CFN wrote. “He had some issues early with blocks, but he was at his best down the stretch, hitting a 56-yarder to win the ACC Championship and put the Tigers in the College Football Playoff.”

Other freshmen from the ACC in the top 50 of CFN’s ranking include Louisville running back Isaac Brown (No. 10), Pittsburgh edge Sincere Edwards (No. 17), NC State quarterback CJ Bailey (No. 18), Stanford wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (No. 34), Miami cornerback O.J. Frederique (No. 38), Syracuse defensive lineman Maraad Watson (No. 41) and Louisville running back Duke Watson (No. 45).

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is the No. 1 overall true freshman in the ranking.