Clemson assistant named recruiter of year |
| - Thursday, February 6, 2020, 1:04 PM |
Clemson's new recruiting director
Todd Bates was named the
nation's recruiter of the year by Rivals on Thursday.
Clemson ranked No. 2 in Rivals' 2020 rankings, which was its highest-ranking in that site's history. Some of the biggest hauls from the 2020 group are where he coaches on the interior defensive line with No. 1-rated player Bryan Bresee and more elite prospects in Demonte Capehart and Tre Williams. Bates is also credited as a main recruiter for E.J. Williams, Sergio Allen, Kevin Swint and Trent Howard. 247Sports rated Bates as the No. 2 recruiter nationally behind Ohio State's Brian Hartline in its metric. Bates joined Clemson's staff from Jacksonville State (Al.) in 2017 after Dan Brooks retired. He was a three-year letterman at Alabama as a defensive end and a permanent co-captain for the 2004 season. Definition of Hard Work Pays off @CoachToddBates @Rivals pic.twitter.com/TdcwHuzZC7
