ESPN reviews Clemson recruiting class

by TigerNet Staff - Friday, August 19, 2011 9:31 AM

Travis Blanks
Pos: DB Height: 6-1 Weight: 180 Hometown: Tallahassee, FL (North Florida Christian HS) Class: 2012

ESPN:		Rivals:		Scout:		24/7:
#2 S, #15 Overall, #2 FL, 84 Grade		#4 S, #60 Overall, #12 FL		#13 S		#12 S, #203 Overall, 93 Grade

From ESPN:

Clemson Tigers
Commitments: 15
ESPNU 150 commitments: 5

Who they have: With limited scholarships to offer this year, Clemson targeted many of the nation's best and got them. The Tigers don't have a five-star prospect committed but they have eight four-star prospects and none of their commitments rank lower than three stars.
Clemson hopes to have found its quarterback of the future in Chad Kelly Chad Kelly
Quarterback
6-3, 205
Buffalo, NY
View Full Profile from Buffalo (N.Y.) St. Joseph's. He should have plenty of protection. The Tigers have four highly touted offensive tackle commitments: Patrick DeStefano Patrick DeStefano
Offensive Line
6-4, 275
Roebuck, SC
View Full Profile from Roebuck (S.C.) Dorman, Javarius Leamon Javarius Leamon
Offensive Line
6-6, 295
Woodruff, SC
View Full Profile from Woodruff (S.C.) High, Oliver Jones Oliver Jones
Offensive Line
6-7, 285
Ninety Six, SC
View Full Profile from Ninety Six (S.C.) High School and the nation's top center, Jay Guillermo Jay Guillermo
Offensive Line
6-3, 285
Maryville, TN
View Full Profile from Maryville (Tenn.) High. There are also highly touted targets for Kelly to throw to with receiver Germone Hopper Germone Hopper
Athlete
6-0, 175
Charlotte, NC
View Full Profile from Charlotte (N.C.) Phillip O. Berry and Zac Brooks Zac Brooks
Athlete
6-2, 180
Jonesboro, AR
View Full Profile from Jonesboro (Ark.) High School on board.

The class also has some defenders, led by its highest-rated commitment, Travis Blanks Travis Blanks
Defensive Back
6-1, 180
Tallahassee, FL
View Full Profile from Tallahassee (Fla.) North Christian, the No. 12 overall prospect overall and second-best safety in the country. Defensive end Shaquille Lawson Shaquille Lawson
Defensive End
6-4, 240
Central, SC
View Full Profile from Central (S.C.) D.W. Daniel is another four-star defender.

Clemson also tabbed the nation's top kicker in Bradley Pinion Bradley Pinion
Punter / Kicker
6-6, 220
Concord, NC
View Full Profile from Concord (N.C.) Northwest Cabarrus.

Who they still want: Clemson only has two or three scholarships, left so the Tigers will be picky. They are still actively pursuing defensive tackle Carlos Watkins Carlos Watkins
Defensive Line
6-4, 285
Forest City, NC
View Full Profile from Forest City (N.C.) Chase and defensive end Jonathan Bullard Jonathan Bullard
Defensive Line
6-4, 250
Shelby, NC
View Full Profile from Shelby (N.C.) Crest.