Episode Details

Episode Notes: RECRUITING ON FIRE / Clemson Tigers LIVE 198 / ALL IN SHOW 178

Hosts: Edward "Tiger Paw" Craven (TPC) & Jordan Bowman

Platform: ClemsonVOCFB (Voice of College Football)

Length: ~1 hour 10 minutes (late start, abbreviated format)

Overview

A high-energy, recruiting-heavy episode recapping Clemson’s massive official visit weekend and subsequent commitment surge. The hosts celebrate 9 new commitments since the previous show, pushing the 2027 class to 21 total commitments (ranked ~6th nationally at the time). They break down film, player profiles, fit in the program, and recruiting momentum under Dabo Swinney, Matt Luke (OL), Chris Rumph/Tom Allen (defense), and the staff.

Key Commitments Discussed

1. Elijah Morrison (Interior OL, 6'3" 290, Georgia)
   • 4-star, high-floor guard with positional versatility.
   • Nasty run blocker, pulls well, strong in space. Shot putter (track background).
   • Committed pre-OV weekend over UGA, FSU, Auburn, etc. Big Matt Luke get.
2. Julian Camardi (WR, Big-bodied X, Texas)
   • 3-star with 4-star traits. Son of Antonio Cromartie.
   • Excellent at the catch point, physical after contact, red-zone threat.
   • Adds size/physicality to a speed-heavy WR room. Mike Williams/T. Higgins comps.
3. Santana Harvey (EDGE, 6'3" 230, Lakeland, FL)
   • 4-star, explosive pass rusher with length and bend.
   • Highly productive junior year. Needs to add strength but has elite tools for Tom Allen’s defense.
4. Desmond Malpress (EDGE, 6'3" ~215, Jacksonville, FL)
   • 4-star, more polished than Harvey but also wiry. Beat South Carolina.
   • Quick first step, high motor. Developmental piece with high upside.
5. Luke Starkovich (OL/ATH, 6'5" 260, North Dakota)
   • Rare long-arm developmental prospect from outside traditional footprint.
   • Elite athleticism (basketball, track, two-way player). Projects as OT but has H-back/TE/DL experience.
6. Nick Pollock (TE/H-back, Georgia)
   • Son of David Pollack. Athletic, versatile “do-it-all” player.
   • Good after the catch, blocking utility. Classic Dabo legacy/character fit.
7. JJ Brown (OT, 6'5" 300, Parkview, GA)
   • Biggest get of the weekend — 4-star blue-chip. Flipped momentum from Georgia.
   • Athletic, rangy, physical. Former basketball player. High floor + ceiling. Major Matt Luke win.
8. Jaquan Rogers (EDGE, 6'3" 225, Birmingham, AL)
   • 3-star rising fast. Explosive, bendy, multi-sport athlete.
   • Strong offer list (Florida, Arkansas, Georgia Tech). Fits the new emphasis on speed off the edge.
9. Brandon Galloway (K/P, Florida)
   • Top-ranked specialist (No. 1 punter, No. 4 kicker). Dual threat.
   • Big leg. Important addition with new special teams coach Rich Basacia.

Major Themes

• Clemson on a heater — 9 commits in roughly one week. Staff exceeded expectations on OV weekend.
• Position priorities: Interior OL depth, big-bodied WRs, athletic EDGE rushers with bend/speed, high-upside OL.
• Culture & momentum: Multiple recruits cited Matt Luke, Dabo’s stability, and program culture.
• Beating rivals: Wins over Georgia (JJ Brown), South Carolina (Malpress), and others.
• Legacy/NFL blood: Camardi (Cromartie), Pollock (David Pollack).

Closing

Short Q&A