Tigers getting the ‘total package’ in 5-star commit Lukus

Kevin Washington was watching a player he’s coached, trained and mentored. At this point, Mauldin (S.C.) High School five-star Jeadyn Lukus has blossomed into a dominant, young cornerback. He’s already committed to Clemson and is one of the top cornerbacks in the 2022 recruiting class.  But we’ll get to that in a moment. Washington received […]

What Smart said about Clemson-UGA game, Venables on College GameDay

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart joined ESPN’s College GameDay set for an interview Saturday morning ahead of the fifth-ranked Bulldogs’ game against No. 3 Clemson at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Charlotte. Smart was asked about the stakes of this top-five matchup in the season opener. “It’s a top-five matchup, the stakes are high,” Smart said. […]

Peach State standout ‘very, very honored’ to hear from Clemson

Clemson is among the dozen-plus schools that have reached out to this standout Peach State defender since Sept. 1, when college football coaches could begin directly contacting prospects in the class of 2023 via text messages and direct messages on social media. Savannah (Ga.) Calvary Day School four-star linebacker Troy Ford, Jr., estimates that coaches […]

Tigers reach out to talented local corner

When the clock struck midnight on Sept. 1, college football coaches could begin directly contacting prospects in the class of 2023 via text messages or direct message on social media platforms. One junior in the 2023 class whose phone has been blowing up since then is Travon West, a talented local cornerback from Wren High […]

Podcast: ‘Everything builds to this for us’

The Clemson-Georgia game is just three days away. Levon Kirkland and myself have interviews with Clemson head coach and Dabo Swinney and defensive coordinator Brent Venables, as they preview this Saturday’s mega contest in Charlotte. We also breakdown the comments from Swinney and Venables and discuss what Georgia head coach Kirby Smart had to say […]

With Kendrick on opposite sideline, does Venables have to change things up vs. UGA?

Derion Kendrick started 23 games at Clemson for defensive coordinator Brent Venables over the past two seasons. This Saturday, he will be on the sideline opposite from Venables and the Tigers after transferring to Georgia over the offseason. Georgia quarterback JT Daniels has said that the Bulldogs are not going to hesitate to ask Kendrick, […]

Nation’s top safety: Clemson ‘cares for each player like they’re family’

The nation’s top safety in the 2023 class has come away with a significant impression of Clemson. Hoschton (Ga.) Mill Creek four-star Caleb Downs recently caught up with The Clemson Insider regarding the latest on his current recruitment and where Clemson currently stands.  Downs (6-0, 185) is ranked as the No. 1 safety in the […]

College football’s shifting landscape ‘sad’ for Clemson’s Venables

Brent Venables is more than content with where he is at the moment. He’s entering his 10th season as the defensive coordinator at Clemson, where he’s overseen some of college football’s top defensive units that have been part of six straight College Football Playoff appearances and two national championships. Amid his reported candidacy for head […]

New York athlete surprised by timing of Clemson offer

Moussa Kane’s just a kid from New York. An elite athlete from New Jersey’s Blair Academy, Kane (6-1, 180) made his way down to Tiger Town this summer and earned himself a coveted Clemson offer. Kane recently caught up with The Clemson Insider regarding that fateful offer and where he’s at with his current recruitment. […]

Offensive coaches aren’t the only ones happy to have Ross back

It is a no-brainer Clemson’s offensive coaches are glad to see Justyn Ross back on the football field running routes and causing havoc for opposing defenses. The two-time All-ACC wide receiver instantly upgrades the Tigers at wide receiver, as he poses so many issues in the secondary. However, there is one defensive coordinator who is […]