4-star FSU commit sets Clemson official visit

Derick Hunter, one of the country’s top defensive linemen, announced a verbal commitment to Florida State back in June. Despite that, the four-star prospect from Fort Myers (Fla.) Dunbar is planning to take official visits elsewhere during this season. Hunter (6-4, 285) told TCI that he has set official visit dates to three schools: Clemson, […]

Latest on 4-star FSU commit, Clemson target Hunter

Four-star defensive lineman Derick Hunter gave a verbal commitment to Florida State in June during a visit to Tallahassee. But the Fort Myers (Fla.) Dunbar standout continues to be pursued by other schools and intends to take several official visits elsewhere before signing day. The top class of 2019 prospect told TCI he has stayed […]

The Insider Report

Each week The Clemson Insider brings you the latest Inside information on the Clemson Tigers in The Insider Report. What is the latest on Florida State commit Derick Hunter? Which Clemson commit is the perfect Clemson man?  Where do the Tigers stand with 4-star LB Derek Wingo?  Was 5-star Frank Ladson as advertised?  What is […]

Best of TCI’s Road Trip: Clemson leaving its mark around the Sunshine State

The Clemson Insider hit the road hard this week, traveling all over the Sunshine State as part of our Tour of Champions and Blue Chip Road Trip series. Our first stop was at Pensacola High School on Tuesday to see Clemson offensive line commitment Hunter Rayburn. On Wednesday, we went to IMG Academy in Bradenton […]

4-star Hunter talks from the heart about difficult decision

Derick Hunter has a lot riding on his college decision. The four-star defensive lineman from Fort Myers (Fla.) Dunbar knows that choosing where to continue his academic and football career is a life-changing decision that will directly impact his future. Hunter says he remains committed to Florida State, the school he gave a verbal commitment […]

Clemson target Hunter gets high praise from his coach

FORT MYERS, Fla. — For four-star defensive lineman Derick Hunter and all the other players on his team, Dunbar High School head coach Sam Brown is more than just a coach — he’s a mentor and father figure. “That’s what I signed up for,” Brown told The Clemson Insider during our Blue Chip Road Trip […]

4-star Hunter and Bates building special bond that will last a lifetime

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Derick Hunter, one of the nation’s top defensive linemen, announced a verbal commitment to Florida State in June. However, the Dunbar High School standout continues to be recruited by other schools, including Clemson. The Clemson Insider stopped by Dunbar on Wednesday as part of our Blue Chip Road Trip and spoke […]

Can’t Miss Interview: Tigers still a player for FSU commit struggling with decision

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Clemson Insider’s Blue Chip Road Trip stopped by Dunbar High School Wednesday to check on one of the nation’s top defensive linemen. Four-star Derick Hunter really opened up on his recruitment, the struggles of making a life-changing decision, his powerful relationship with Clemson defensive tackles coach Todd Bates, visit plans […]

FSU commit planning Clemson official visit

Fort Myers (Fla.) Dunbar four-star defensive lineman Derick Hunter has been verbally committed to Florida State since late June. Despite that, several other schools are continuing to recruit Hunter as they look to flip the top class of 2019 prospect. “Clemson, Bama, Georgia, Penn State, Miami, Florida,” Hunter recently told The Clemson Insider when asked […]

Clemson makes the cut for top-100 DL

A four-star defensive lineman with more than 40 scholarship offers cut his list down to eight schools on Wednesday night. Fort Myers (Fla.) Dunbar’s Derick Hunter named Clemson, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Florida, Miami, Penn State, Georgia and Florida State his top eight schools via social media. Hunter (6-4, 276) is ranked by Rivals as a top-100 […]