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No. 1-rated prospect says Clemson would be good fit

Clemson’s success has been built in the trenches, with 4-and-5-star players sprinkled on both lines of scrimmage. With more talented players waiting in the wings on the defensive line in the 2021 class, the attention has been shifted to the 2022 recruiting class.

Walter Nolen is a 5-star defensive tackle, ranked as the No. 1 player overall in the ’22 247Sports Composite rankings. Nolen, at 6-4 300-pounds, has collected over 20 offers from major programs across the country, including Clemson, Alabama, Georgia, and LSU. The top-ranked player in the country from St. Benedict at Auburndale (TN) Cordova reported a Clemson offer on June 1st, and the Tigers have built a strong relationship with Nolen early on.