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Tigers make the cut for top LB target

One of defensive coordinator Brent Venables’ and Clemson’s top targets in the 2022 class further narrowed down his recruitment on Friday.

Salisbury (N.C.) four-star linebacker Jalon Walker released his top six schools via social media, and the Tigers made the cut along with North Carolina, Georgia, Auburn, Alabama and Ohio State.

Walker (6-2, 220) is the No. 2 prospect from North Carolina, No. 2 outside linebacker and No. 41 overall prospect in the class of 2022 according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.

The Tigers gave Walker one of their first 2022 offers on June 1.