Re: OL recruiting board

I hate losing recruits to other schools! It's a slap in our face. When people say..."we've got a small class, we'll be fine" I want to believe it. However, in recruiting you are only as good as your current class and there are 25 schools currently more appealing to highly rated recruits than Clemson. What has changed? Is it Jeff Scott passing the recruiting coordinator's job to Brandon Streeter? If so, give it back to Jeff, he's really just the Co OC in name only, Dabo has made it quite clear through his words and actions Tont Elliott is really the OC. So, when will people wake up and be concerned about our recruiting faltering? Next year when we are down around #50? Our window for success is so small we can't rest on our past successes in recruiting.

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Fingers crossed for Simpson or Anchrum

Jul 24, 2015, 10:20 AM

OL- John Simpson 6-4 270 North Charleston, SC Fort Dorchester HS

Per 24/7, he is the #26 OT, #257 overall, and a 4* prospect. Rivals gives him 4*, #7 OT, and #248 overall. Offered on 10/4/14. Visited for scar game and had this to say, “It was a good show, I must admit,” he said. “But I don’t really know how to explain it. It was a great day. I didn’t expect for it to go how it went. I was expecting it to be real close.” Has offers from CU, scar, UofL, Wake, and UGA. Has said Clemson is a slight leader at this point.

The Latest- Clemson leads, Bama second, and then scar. Showed out at Dabo Swinney Camp. Is planning on visiting steve spurrier camp on Friday June 12th, then LSU, Tenn, UGA, and FL at some point. According to the O&W, he'll be at the All In Cookout. Tony Elliott visited him on Tuesday April 21st. Attended a Tiger baseball game on May 2nd with team mate Dakereon Joyner and coach Tony Elliott.

After CU's Jr Day Part II named a top three of Clemson, LSU, and Miss St. The State's top offensive lineman said that Clemson is his new leader at this time. "They are my new leader but I'm going on more visits so I can really determine who the real leaders are."

Had this to say on 2/6/15, "I've got to take some more visits," he said. "I just want to go to the school that gives me the best opportunity with education and on the field."

For video highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1513456/john-simpson

An article from Rivals on John , "Simpson emerged this fall as a dominant prospect on the offensive line, showing excellent footwork and good strength while working as a tackle. He will likely play at guard at the next level and with his athleticism, he has the ability to translate his talents into several different types of offensive schemes." Woody Wommack

For video highlights : http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1513456/john-simpson

OT/OG Tremayne Anchrum 6-3 268 Powder Springs, GA McEachern HS

Received an offer from Clemson on June 1st according to his Twitter account. A 3* recruit on Scout.com, Rivals.com, and 24/7.com- who ranks him as the #18 Guard. Is a team mate of Julian Rochester who was a Clemson prospect that committed to UGA. His father played hoops at USC (the real one) and it wouldn't surprise some if he commits to the Trojans. Has expressed interest in deciding on a school during the summer of 2015. Realeased a top 8 of Clemson, UGA, Neb, Mizzou, VT, Wake, BC, and Colo in no order on June 20th, 2015. Wants to study meteorology or something involving nature.

OL Alex Smith 6-4 285 Woodstock, GA Etowah HS

Picked up an offer from CU at junior day. Has offers from Army, App St, Chas Sou, Char, Chatt, and Elon. His school is a run first team so learning pass protection will be crucial at the next level. According to HUDL Smith runs a 5.5 40 time. Had this to say after jr day, “It went great I enjoyed watched the players practice and how they interacted with each other and the coaches!” Named CU his leader after jr day.

Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2778086/alex-smith

More film- http://www.prepforce.com/video/6027/2016-ol-alex-smith-2013-season-highlights?AVS=04fbc40c2bde8247f9dd2053f13c9e65

OT Adam Raschilla 6-6 307 Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa County

His father, Bryan, has coached gymnastics at Alabama for 18 years. At the Atlanta Opening, Raschilla ran a 5.65 40, a vertical jump of 23.2'', and an overall rating of 67.77. Recently attended UofL's junior day. Scout.com rates him as the #51 OT. According to Rivals.com his other current offers are Samford, LA Monroe, Middle Tenn, Southern Miss, Troy, and Western KY. 24/7 composite ranks him as the #136 tackle. He visited Clemson's junior day. "It went great. I love how Clemson is more family based than like at other schools where it’s a business.”

OG- Pete Leota 6-5 295 Asheville, NC AHS

Attended 2014 CDS Camp and the Spring game. Also made an unofficial visit to the scar game. A 2* prospect by Rivals. Currently doesn't have a CU offer. BC, ECU, and Wake have offered. Leota visited Clemson and had this to say, "I went down for the Louisville game and it was awesome,” he said. “There were a lot of people there and I loved the atmosphere. It was also a great game. I really liked the food, too." For more, http://recruiting.scout.com/story/1486068-leota-updates-recruitment

”I talked to (defensive tackles) coach (Dan) Brooks the most. He’s really good friends with my head coach. He told me he it was good to have me down there and that he hoped I would come back soon.”

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