When four-star defensive end Dre Quinn backed off his pledge to Clemson, the Tigers lost more than just a name on their commitment list—they lost one of the foundational defensive pieces in a class that had been trending inside the Top 15 nationally.
Quinn, a 6-foot-4, 228-pound pass rusher from Buford, Ga., had chosen Clemson over Texas this summer. His decision to reopen his recruitment comes after a high-profile visit to Tennessee and ongoing interest from the Longhorns, both of which signaled cracks in his commitment.
Why It Stings
For a Clemson team that prides itself on defensive line dominance, Quinn’s exit hurts perception as much as production.