For Clemson, it seems that most of the big recruits are waiting around longer to test the waters. Only 3, 3 Star recruits top the list of Clemson signees, but expect more with the job that Bowden has done so far.
Signings(Note: therer are more, but these are the top 3) :
QB CJ Gaddis
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Ht: 6-0 Wt: 196 40: 4.33
Position: QB, S
Recruited as: QB, S
National Rank: 21
High School: Hoke County HS
(Raeford, NC)
A quarterback out of Raeford (NC) Hoke County. Gaddis has been timed as fast as 4.33. He rushed for over 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns for the Fighting Bucks last season while passing for seven touchdowns. Gaddis could play a multitude of positions at the next level
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K Jad Dean
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One of the top kickers in the entire nation, Dean is drawing early interest from schools across the south.
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 178 40: 4.9
Position: K
Recruited as: K
National Rank: NR
Class: 2003 Senior
High School: Greenwood HS
(Greenwood, SC)
A 3 Star
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OL Brandon Pilgrim
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A 3 Star
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 275 40: 5.1
Position: OL
Recruited as: OL
National Rank: 70
Class: 2003 Senior
High School: Parkview HS
(Lilburn, GA)
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Big Recruit watch:
Brian Staley
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Brian Staley (5-10, 185, 4.37) of Georgia Military College, Georgia is one of the top returning defensive backs in the Junior College Ranks this year. He is one of the top cover cornerbacks and he is also a very hard-nosed tackler. He is a Pre-Season NJCAA All-American candidate and he should make it again at the end of the season.
He finished his final season at Georgia Military with with 7 interceptions.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 185 40: 4.37
Position: CB
Recruited as: CB
A 5 Star, ranked as the top
Juco cornerback
"High" interest in Clemson, also interests in: Florida(Medium), Nebraska(Medium), and South Carolina(Medium)
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QB Omarr Conner
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Ht: 6-1 Wt: 205 40: 4.5
Position: QB
Recruited as: QB
National Rank: 8
Class: 2003 Senior
High School: Noxubee County HS
(Macon, MS)
Offers from: CU, Auburn, LSU, Ole Miss, Miss St., and West Virginia
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OL Eric Young
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Ht: 6-4 Wt: 270 40: 4.7
Position: OL, DE
Recruited as: OL, DE
National Rank: 3
Birthplace: Union, SC
Class: 2003 Senior
High School: Union Comprehensive HS
(Union, SC)
A 5 Star
Offers from: CU, UNC, USC, Tenn., UVA
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