Though the rest of Clemson’s 2021 recruiting class is moving in on Thursday, the 12 freshmen who enrolled at Clemson back in January really made an impression on Dabo Swinney and his coaching staff this past spring.
Swinney said running backs Phil Mafah and Will Shipley were both physically and mentally prepared to compete as any two freshmen running backs he has coached. Wide receivers Dacari Collins and Beaux Collins also had very good springs, while center Ryan Linthicum proved he can compete at center as a true freshman. Tight end Jake Briningstool also showed out at times, as well as freshman Marcus Tate on the offensive line.