Clemson Football Lands Elite Four-Star Quarterback Commitment from Top 2028 Recruit
Clemson has secured its first commitment in the 2028 recruiting cycle with the announcement of four-star quarterback Trace Hawkins.
The 6-foot-1 signal caller from Calhoun, Georgia, chose Clemson over LSU, Duke, Virginia Tech, and Vanderbilt after building a strong relationship with the coaching staff throughout the recruiting process. Hawkins' decision to commit to Clemson gives the Tigers an early foundation for the class.
Hawkins' recruitment process involved several visits to Clemson's campus. He first visited during the 2024 season and made multiple return visits this spring, including attending Clemson's spring game and participating in the program's Elite Day event. Those visits allowed the coaching staff to evaluate him in person while giving Hawkins plenty of opportunities to become comfortable with the program.
As a sophomore at Calhoun High School, Hawkins completed 2,442 passing yards and 24 touchdown throws while being intercepted only three times. He also made an impact on the ground, adding three rushing touchdowns.
Recruiting services view Hawkins as one of the better quarterbacks in the 2028 class. 247Sports lists him among the nation's top quarterback prospects and one of Georgia's top overall players, while Rivals also places him inside its national rankings.
With Hawkins now in the fold, Clemson can begin adding more talent around its future quarterback. The Tigers have their first building block for the 2028 class, and they'll look to build upon this momentum in the coming months.
The commitment from Hawkins is a significant development for Clemson's 2028 recruiting class. As the Tigers continue to build their roster, fans will be eager to see who else joins Hawkins in the coming months.
Clemson can now focus on adding more talent to its 2028 class, with Hawkins serving as a foundation for the program. The Tigers will look to build upon this momentum in the coming months, as they continue to shape their roster for the future.
Clemson's coaching staff will look to leverage the momentum from Hawkins' commitment to attract more top talent to the program. The Tigers will aim to build a strong 2028 class, with Hawkins at the forefront.
The commitment from Hawkins marks an important step for Clemson in the 2028 recruiting cycle. As the Tigers continue to build their roster, fans will be eagerly anticipating the next move.
Source: Yahoo Sports