Clemson cornerback Ashton Hampton enjoyed a breakout freshman campaign in 2024, earning Freshman All-America honors.
Hampton burst onto the scene during his first season with the Tigers. He appeared in all 14 games and started four of them, recording 30 tackles, six pass breakups and two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown.
It’s safe to say Clemson cornerbacks coach Mike Reed was impressed by Hampton’s freshman season, especially the fact he was able to come in and transition to the college game so quickly after not enrolling until last summer.
Reed also took notice of how Hampton didn’t hit the proverbial freshman wall, like so many other freshmen do.