Clemson targets see move up in new 247Sports rankings

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by TigerNet Staff - Wednesday, May 20, 2020, 1:14 PM

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Zaire Patterson - Defensive End

TigerNet: (4.47)

Height: 6-6   Weight: 230   Hometown: Winston Salem, NC (Winston-Salem Prep HS)   Class: 2021

ESPN:
#270 Overall, #31 DE, #19 NC

Rivals:
#247 Overall, #10 DE, #13 NC

24/7:
# 98 Overall, # 6 Edge, # 6 NC

A pair of Clemson targets with upcoming decisions received a boost in 247Sports’ latest rankings.

DE target Zaire Patterson vaulted up their board to a top-100 prospect overall status (99), moving up 92 spots. He is set to announce his college decision on May 26 and Clemson is regarded as a favorite currently.

Fast-rising QB prospect Bubba Chandler was also rated by the service for the first time, given 3-star prospect status after Clemson, Ole Miss, Louisville and Miami were all recent Power 5 offers.

Tuesday commitment Barrett Carter moved up 14 spots to No. 60 overall and is rated as the No. 5 outside linebacker there.

Defensive end Cade Denhoff slipped a bit but hung on to a top-100 ranking (94).

Tight end Jake Briningstool moved up seven spots to No. 137.

Clemson is currently No. 5 in 247Sports’ own team rankings and No. 3 in their Composite ranking average of recruiting sites.

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