Clemson played host earlier this month to one of the Sunshine State’s best offensive linemen and a top-100 national prospect in the 2023 class regardless of position.
Orlando (Fla.) Dr. Phillips four-star tackle Payton Kirkland visited Clemson at the beginning of June and felt welcomed by the coaches as soon as he stepped foot on campus.
“I really enjoyed it,” Kirkland said to The Clemson Insider regarding the visit. “The staff gave me a warm embrace when I got there, and the environment was pretty great.”
The 6-foot-8, 310-pound rising junior was on campus when the Dabo Swinney Camp kicked off with its first session June 2, although he did not work out.