Clemson to Host Top Recruits for NC State Game
As the Clemson Tigers prepare to face the North Carolina State Wolfpack on Saturday, September 21, the excitement isn’t just limited to the action on the field. The game will also be a significant recruiting event, with several top prospects from the 2026 and 2027 classes visiting Death Valley. Here’s a look at some of the standout recruits who will be in attendance:
2026 Recruits
◦ Ekene Ogboko (OT, South Garner, NC)
◦ Height/Weight: 6’6″, 290 lbs
◦ Rankings: No. 45 nationally, No. 8 OT, No. 5 in North Carolina
◦ Offers: 22 total offers, including Clemson and NC State
◦ Notes: This will be Ogboko’s first visit to Clemson, and his decision could be influenced by the game.
◦ CJ Givers (RB, Fellowship Christian, GA)
◦ Notes: Givers has already visited Clemson once this summer and is excited to experience the game day atmosphere for the first time .
◦ Xavier Griffin (LB, Gainesville, GA)
◦ Notes: Griffin is one of the top linebackers in the 2026 class and has been on Clemson’s radar for a while.
2027 Recruits
◦ Mason Holtzclaw (QB, Christ School, Arden, NC)
◦ Notes: Holtzclaw has already visited Clemson twice this season and is impressed with the offensive system. He reclassified from the 2026 to the 2027 class.
- RJ Day (QB, St. Francis De Sales, Columbus, OH)
- Notes: Day visited Clemson in the spring and is considered a rising prospect in the 2027 class .
These recruits will have the opportunity to witness the electric atmosphere of a Clemson home game and see firsthand what the program has to offer. The Tigers’ performance on the field, combined with the hospitality and facilities, will play a crucial role in shaping these young athletes’ future decisions.Stay tuned for more updates as Clemson continues to build its future roster with these promising talents.
