Dyman Adams

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
RB	Asheville	NC	Ellsworth JUCO	6-0	224	4.5

Profile

Adams signed with the Tigers two years ago, but ended?at Ellsworth Junior College, where he rushed for 1000 yards his freshman season. Injured much of last year, Dyman only played 4 complete games. With 4.5 speed, he is capable of playing tailback, yet could easily assume the fullback spot. Also drew interest from Iowa, Iowa State, and Tennessee.

Official Visits
Clemson	December 19

Notes

Mon, Dec, 22 - Expected to enroll in January. (Plyler)

Keith Adams

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
RB	Atlanta	GA	Westlake	6-0	200	4.5

Profile

CLEM, ND, TN, MICH

Official Visits
USC	January 3
Clemson	January 9
Boston College	January 16
Ole Miss	January 23

Notes

Sat, Dec, 13 - Will visit these 5 schools - no leaders BC(1-16), Ole Miss(1-9), Clemson(1-2), SC(1-13), and TN(1-30). (Border Wars) Sat, Dec, 13 - He will visit USC on Jan 3, CU Jan 10, and Boston College on Jan 24.? He plans to visit Ole Miss.? Favoring Clemson. (Kornblut) Mon, Dec 29 - Says he is close to commiting to the Tigers but will not do so until after he visits on January 9th. (Kornblut) Thu, Jan 8 - Leaning heavily to Clemson at this point and is scheduled a visit there this weekend. Also has visits set up to BC and to OL MS but may announce a commitment to Clemson after his visit there. (4SportsOnline) Sun, Jan 11 - Commits to Clemson. (SRA) Sun, Jan 11 - Will play OLB for the Tigers and wear #27. (CRS) Mon, Jan 12 - Made his official visit this weekend and committed...also recruited by Boston College and Ole Miss...had 137 tackles with 6.5 sacks and 4 caused fumbles last season...says coaches plan to use him as they did Anthony Simmons. (Kornblut)

Altroy Bodrick

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
LB	Winnsboro	SC	Fairfield Central	6-2	215	4.6

Profile

has become one of the most sought after recruits in South Carolina. His team, Fairfield Central, were state champions. Ranked the 20th best player in the state by HSSR, at 6-1,210, Altroy may end up playing linebacker or possibly free safety. Forest Davis has rated him as 9.25 out of a possible 10.00.

Official Visits
Norfolk State	January 9
Clemson	January 16
South Carolina	January 30

Notes

Sun, Jan 4 - Has now scheduled a visit to South Carolina for January 31 but says he is still committed to Clemson. (Kornblut) Mon, Jan 12 - Still committed to Clemson but did visit Norfolk State January 10th and will visit USC January 31st. (Kornblut) Fri, Jan 16 - Making his official visit to Clemson this weekend...has committed to the Tigers and says it?s firm but he is still scheduled to visit USC on the 31st. (Kornblut)

Dante Brown

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
RB	Swainsboro	GA	Swainsboro	6-1	200	4.5

Profile

Brown is considered by some to be the top RB in Georgia. Injured during his junior year, but making up ground. As a junior, Brown rushed for 1,300 yards and 10 TDs. He runs a 10.9 100 meters and bench presses 300 pounds. Considering Auburn, Clemson, Georgia, Ole Miss, and South Carolina.

Official Visits
South Carolina St	January 9
Clemson	January 16
Auburn	January 23
South Carolina	January 30

Notes

Sun, Nov, 23 - Finished 1997 with 1,600 yds and 15 Tds. Clem leads GA, SC, AU, Ole Miss (from SRA) Thu, Dec, 18 - Will visit South Carolina State January 9th, Clemson on the 16th, Auburn on the 23rd and USC on the 30th...also plans to set a date with Georgia. As of now he favors Clemson. (Kornblut) Mon, Dec, 22 - Dante Brown is still favoring Clemson but he may fall short on the grades. (Border Wars) Tue, Jan 6 - Still favors the Tigers at this point. (Kornblut) Thu, Jan 8 - Believes Dante Brown is Clemson's #1 RB target, and Dante has mentioned Clemson as his lean most times Mickey has talked with him. (Plyler) Mon, Jan 12 - Visited SC State January 10th and did not commit...goes to Clemson on the 17th followed by Auburn and USC. (Kornblut) Fri, Jan 16 - Visits Clemson this weekend and is a strong lean to the Tigers...scheduled for Auburn next week and then USC...visited SC State last weekend. (Kornblut) Mon, Jan 19 - Committed to the Tigers. (Kornblut) Mon, Jan 19 - Committed to Clemson. (Kornblut)

Gary Byrd

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
OL	Stone Mountain	GA		6-5	305	5.2

Profile

Byrd is being recruited as an Offensive and Defensive lineman. He attended the Spring Game at Clemson with former team mates Robert Carswell and Matt Bailey who he is good friends with.

Official Visits
Virginia	December 12
Georgia Tech	Decmeber 19
South Carolina	January 9
Clemson	January 16
Mississippi St	January 23

Notes

Sat, Nov, 15 - Byrd told AllianceSports that he would not commit until he took all 5 official visits. Byrd plans to definitely schedule visits with Georgia Tech and Clemson and he would probably visit Alabama as well. "Clemson is recruiting me the hardest. They were the first team to discover me. They have been recruiting me since the 10th grade." Mon, Dec, 15 - Visits are VA(12-12), GT(12-19), SC(1-9), CLEM(1-16), AL(1-23) with GT and Clem leading. (Border Wars) Thu, Dec, 18 - Visits Georgia Tech December 19th and says right now they are in the lead. Other visits scheduled are USC January 9th, Clemson on the 16th and Mississippi State on the 23rd. Mon, Dec, 22 - Gary Byrd is now favoring Georgia Tech. This will come down to Georgia Tech and Clemson. (Border Wars) Sun, Jan 4 - A strong lean to Georgia Tech but is still looking at Clemson, MSU, and Alabama. (Border Wars) Mon, Jan 12 - Good visit to South Carolina...did not commit...USC and Georgia Tech top two...will visit Clemson next weekend and he expects to have his decision after that trip...he has been to Georgia Tech. (Kornblut) Wed, Jan 14 - Will visit Clemson this weekend and have a decision on Sunday. Top five are Georgia Tech, ,South Carolina, Virginia, Clemson, and Miss St. (CRS) Fri, Jan 16 - Visiting Clemson this weekend....has been to USC, Georgia Tech and Virginia and is scheduled for Mississippi State next weekend...could have decision after this weekend. (Kornblut) Sun, Jan 18 - Has committed to Clemson. (SRA)

Jason Carroll

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
OL	Dalton	GA	Dalton	6-6	310	5.3

Profile

Jason and his twin brother Jeremy are offensive tackles that want to attend the same school. Jason excels in the shot put (46') and discus. He averaged 2.5 pancakes a game as a junior. Clemson was considered the early leader, but Auburn has come on strong as of late.

Official Visits
Notre Dame	December 13
Clemson	January 9
Miss. St.	January 16
Georgia Tech	Januray 24
Auburn	January 31

Notes

Fri, Nov, 21 - All five dates are set...Auburn December 6th, Notre Dame December 13th, Clemson January 10th, Mississippi State on the 17th and Georgia on the 23rd...Clemson, Notre Dame, Georgia, Mississippi State, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Alabama and Auburn have offered...Strong lean to Clemson. (Kornblut) Sun, Nov 16 - Will visit ND this coming weekend. Do not be suprised if he and his twin brother commit next week to Clemson after returning from South Bend. (CRS) Sun, Dec, 14 - Commits To Clemson - According to a close family friend Mac McWhorter and Tommy West were in their home tonight for a visit and both brothers committed to the Tigers. Mon, Dec, 15 - Tom Lemming is also reported that the Carroll twins have committed. Tue, Dec, 16 - Jason mentioned that Coach West expects the brothers to contribute next year instead of redshirting. (CRS)

Jeremy Carroll

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
OL	Dalton	GA	Dalton	6-6	285	5.3

Profile

Jeremy is the twin brother of Jason. He is the smaller of the twins, but the quicker of the two. He also is a good shot put and discus thrower.

Official Visits
Notre Dame	December 13
Clemson	January 9
Miss. St.	January 16
Georgia Tech	Januray 24
Auburn	January 31

Notes

Fri, Nov, 21 - All five dates are set...Auburn December 6th, Notre Dame December 13th, Clemson January 10th, Mississippi State on the 17th and Georgia on the 23rd...Clemson, Notre Dame, Georgia, Mississippi State, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Alabama and Auburn have offered...Strong lean to Clemson. (Kornblut) Sun, Nov 16 - Will visit ND this coming weekend. Do not be suprised if he and his twin brother commit next week to Clemson after returning from South Bend. (CRS) Sun, Dec, 14 - Commits To Clemson - According to a close family friend Mac McWhorter and Tommy West were in their home tonight for a visit and both brothers committed to the Tigers. Mon, Dec, 15 - Tom Lemming is also reported that the Carroll twins have committed.

Chad Carson

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
LB	Newnan	GA	Woodward Academy	6-3	210	4.55

Profile

Father played at GT but says that is no factor while his mother attended UGA. Played both RB and LB in high school. Tigers like him as a LB.

Official Visits
Clemson	December 19
Georgia	January 9

Notes

Sat, Dec, 13 - Lists Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Clemson as his top three, with no leader. He will visit Georgia January 9. (Border Wars) Mon, Dec, 22 - Reports that Chad had a great time on his visit to Clemson. Only other visit is with Georgia on January 9. He will pick from these two schools. CRS is betting he will be a Tiger. (CRS) Wed, Dec 24 - Visited Clemson this past weekend. Will not have a decision until he visits Georgia on January 9. Favoring Clemson as of right now. (Kornblut) Tue, Dec 30 - Attended Clemson's peach bowl practice on Tuesday. Said he is a strong lean to Clemson but won?t make a final decision until he talks with Georiga head coach Jim Donnan on Friday. (Kornblut) Sun, Jan 4 - Commits to Clemson. (Border Wars)

Vin Ciurciu

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
RB	Montvale	NJ		6-1	210

Profile

Rushed for 1160 yards and 25 TDS

Official Visits
Clemson	January 9

Notes

Mon, Jan 12 - Made his official visit this weekend and committed....also recruited by Syracuse and Maryland...rushed for 1160 yards and 25 TDS...picked Clemson because they use their FB to run, not just block. (Kornblut)

Pat Cyrgalis

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
LB	Kearny	NJ	Kearny	6-2	233	4.6

Profile

Slight lean to Clemson and Ohio St. right now. He has offers from all.

Official Visits
West Virginia	December 6
Ohio State	December 12
Clemson	December 19

Notes

Wed, Dec 24 - Hopes to decide this week whether to make a commitment or continue with visits. Ohio State and Clemson are his top two. (Kornblut) Sat, Dec 27 - Phil Kornblut reports that he has commited to the Tigers after a visit this past weekend. Sat, Dec 27 - Chose Clemson over Ohio St. and W. Virginia partly because of the academic support Clemson could give. He's 6-1 220, was a run and shoot QB in HS. Led Kearney HS to its best record in 29 years. He was 54-113 passing with 775 yards and 11 TD's ran 74 times for 720 yards and 13 TD's. According to his coach Pat was recruited by various schools as QB, TB, FB, LB, and a Saftey and Kicker. The Newark Star-Ledger rated him as the #3 prospect in state. And Super Prep rates him as the #9 prospect in NJ. Pat expects to become a RB at Clemson. (Greenville News)

Nick Eason

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
LB	Lyons	GA	Toombs. Co.	6-4	220	4.7

Profile

Raw talent who is continuing to fill out. Could grow into a 250lb DE. Also could play OLB in college. Caught 12 passes for 3TDs as TE last year. Also had 75 tackles, 8 sacks and 7 recovered fumbles last year. Clemson has offered. Interest also from Georgia, Auburn, Alabama Birmingham and Citadel.

Official Visits
Clemson	December 19
Central Florida	January 9

Notes

Tue, Dec, 16 - Visits Clemson December 19th and plans to commit during the visit. Also offered by Central Florida. (Kornbult) Mon, Dec, 22 - As earlier indicated Eason commits after his visit to Clemson this past weekend.

Nathan Gillespie

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
DL	Dallas	NC	Gaston	6-4	279	4.9

Profile

Bench presses 390lbs. Has good foot speed and agility and has the frame to add more weight and strength. Also has long arms and is aggressive pass rusher. He camped at Clemson, South Carolina and Wake Forest. He should play on the defensive line for Clemson but he could also play on the offensive side of the ball.

Official Visits
Clemson	January 9

Notes

Mon, Jan 12 - Had previously committed and remains firm. (Kornblut)

David Haselden

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
OL	Clover	SC	Clover	6-8	290	5.3

Profile

Preseason All American by The National Recruiting Adviser, Prepstar and Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report. He also plays on the Clover High basketball team which is ranked the # 1 AAA team in S.C. in the SC B-Ball Coaches Association pre-season poll. Committed to Clemson.

Official Visits
Clemson	January 16

Notes

Sat, Dec, 20 - Named an All-American by the Southeastern Recruiting Alliance in its post season issue. Tue, Jan 6 - Firm with his Clemson comittment and will be in for his official visit the weekend of January 16. (Kornblut) Mon, Jan 19 - Previously committed and still firm. (Kornblut)

Gary Johnson

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
RB	Cherryville	NC	Cherryville	6-0	205	4.4

Profile

By the end of his senior season he had broken 5 school records and tied for a sixth.  In his Junior year he ran the 40m in 4.37 and hopes to improve on this even more his senior year of track. Rushed for 1,100yds 17TDs last year...is a burner in the 100m...also being recruited in basketball, avg. 24ppg as a Jr. From the same HS as prospect Ralph Roberts. It is not known if they want to attend the same school.

Official Visits
Clemson	January 16
NC State	January 23
Western Carolina	January 30

Notes

Sat, Dec, 13 - Lists Clemson and UNC as favorites. Has scheduled Clemson for an official visit on January 16.  Thu, Jan 15 - Scheduled to visit Clemson this weekend....the Tigers have been his favorite for a while...he is scheduled for NC State on the 23rd and Western Carolina January 31st. (Kornblut) Fri, Jan 16 - Visiting Clemson this weekend...that.s his first trip and he.s been favoring the Tigers for sometime...scheduled for NC State next weekend and then Western Carolina.(Kornblut) Tue, Jan 20 - Picked the Tigers over NC State and Western Carolina...rushed for 1700 yards and 17 TDS. (Kornblut)

Jason Lemay

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
TE	Black Moutain	NC		6-4	230	4.8

Profile

Has seen his stock rise considerably this season although his stats are not that impressive. In 13 games, Lemay had only three receptions for 89 yards and two TDs.  He also had 35 tackles and five fumbles. Schools are recruitiing him for both sides of the ball. Bench presses 310 pounds. Lemay says "I can block very well and I have quick enough feet to play tight end. For defense, I have a strong upper body I'm aggressive and I have a good nose for the ball.. In the preseason had no offers. Now has offers from North Carolina State, South Carolina, Clemson and West Carolina.

Official Visits
South Carolina	January 9
Clemson	January 16

Notes

Mon, Dec, 22 - South Carolina leads. Tigers get a visit on January 23. (SuperPrep) Wed, Dec 24 - Made an unofficial visit to Clemson on Monday to watch practice. Was previously a NC state commitment and is still considering them along with South Carolina and Clemson. Will not have a decision until after visits. Meet with South Carolina coaches on Tuesday. (Kornblut) Sun, Jan 4 - He is no longer committed to NC State. He will decide between South Carolina and Clemson. South Carolina likes him as a DE and Clemson as a TE. (Kornblut) Mon, Jan 12 - Good visit but did not commit...will visit Clemson next weekend before deciding...not indicating a favorite...Tommy West in the home Monday night. (Kornblut) Thu, Jan 15 - Will make his Clemson visit January 17th...visited USC January 10th...will decide between those two. (Kornblut) Fri, Jan 16 - Visiting Clemson this weekend and will announce Tuesday for either the Tigers or USC. (Kornblut) Mon, Jan 19 - Had a good visit...did not commit...deciding tonight between Clemson and USC and plans to have a decision in the morning. (Kornblut) Mon, Jan 19 - Committed to Clemson. (Kornblut)

Warren Lott

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
LB	W. Robbins	GA	Georgia Military JUCO	6-3	235	4.6

Profile

Originally signed with the Tigers two years ago. Out of high school Lott was chosen All-State at 4-A Warner Robbins HS. He chose the Tigers over Georgia and Florida. Continues to excel at Georgia Military. He is big, strong, and fast. Should be a great linebacker.

Official Visits
Clemson	January 9

Notes

Tue, Jan 13 - Was in for his official visit last weekend. Had previously committed to Clemson and remains firm. (Kornblut)

Byrant McNeil

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
DL	Swansea	SC	Swansea	6-5	210	4.7

Profile

Stock rose after the North-South game. Also received interest from South Carolina and NC state.

Official Visits
Clemson	December 19

Notes

Mon, Dec, 22 - Mickey Plyler reports he is a Clemson commitment after a good visit this past weekend.

Eric Meekins

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
RB	Easley	SC	Easley	6-3	180	4.43

Profile

Gained 1748 yards as a junior and scored 21 TD's. Also played corner back and made 37 tackles and recorded 4 INT's. He is a very versatile player. Meekins is close to qualifying on the SAT and had a 2.7 GPA entering his senior year.

Official Visits
Clemson	January 16
South Carolina	January 30

Notes

Sun, Nov, 16 - Has rushed the ball 197 times for 1,858 yards this season for 22 Tds. He likes SC(1-10), Clemson, (1-17), GT, AU, and ECU. No leaders. (Border Wars) Tue, Dec 30 - Commited to Clemson. (Border Wars) Tue, Dec 30 - Picked the Tigers over USC and Wake Forest. Rushed for  2116 yards and 22 touchdowns. Can also play CB which he did in this year's Shrine Bowl. (Kornblut) Mon, Jan 12 - Did not visit Clemson as scheduled January 10th and has rescheduled for the 17th....he has also scheduled a visit to USC for January 30th...Clemson is in the home Monday night. (Kornblut) Fri, Jan 16 - Visiting Clemson this weekend...has committed to the Tigers and said last night he doesn.t think he.ll make the January 30th visit to USC. (Kornblut) Mon, Jan 19 - Said he had a great visit...remains firm with his commitment and will not take any other visits. (Kornblut)

Dwight Perkins

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
LB	Plantation	FL		6-1	200	4.7

Profile

Official Visits

Notes

Tue, Nov, 18 - Commits to Clemson (Sunshine State)

Joe Don Reames

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
QB	Seneca	SC	Seneca	5-11	185	4.5

Profile

Has accounted for 6,914 yards of all-purpose offense for his career and 87 TDs. He is a full qualifier.

Official Visits
Clemson	January 16

Notes

Sun, Nov 16 - He likes GA over Clem, ALA, Rice and VT. All have offered. (Border Wars) Wed, Dec, 10 - Commits To Clemson - Also considered Georgia and Virginia Tech among others. This season he passed for 1201 yards and 15 TD's and ran for 656 yards and 9 more TD's. (CRS) Tue, Jan 6 - Firm with his Clemson comittment and will be in for his official visit the weekend of January 16. (Kornblut) Fri, Jan 16 - Making his official visit to Clemson this weekend...already committed to the Tigers. (Kornblut) Mon, Jan 19 - Had previously committed and remains firm....says he will be started out at QB. (Kornblut)

Travis Roberts

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
LB	Folkston	GA		6-1	208	4.7

Profile

Offers from Ala,CL,FSU,KY,ND,TN,USC,VT

Official Visits
South Carolina	December 12
Clemson	January 9
Central Florida	January 16
Auburn	January 23

Notes

Tue, Dec, 16 - Went to South Carolina last weekend and did not commit. Still lists no favorite. Will visit Clemson January 10th (Kornblut) Sun, Jan 4 - Favoring South Carolina but still with visits to Clemson, Central Florida, and Auburn.(Kornblut) Fri, Jan 9 - Will visit Clemson January 9th, Central Florida on the 16th and Auburn on the 23rd. He had 52 tackles and 6 sacks during his senior season. (SRA) Mon, Jan 12 - Did not commit...good visit...Rick Stockstill in his home January 15th....will continue with visits...goes to Central Florida January 17th and Auburn on the 24th....has also visited USC...not indicating a favorite. (Kornblut) Fri, Jan 16 - Visiting Central Florida this weekend...has been to USC and Clemson and is down for Auburn on the 24th. (Kornblut) Mon, Jan 19 - Visited Central Florida over the weekend and did not commit...favoring Clemson and Tiger coach Stockstill is to be in his home Monday...might have a decision after that meeting...scheduled to visit Auburn next weekend...has been to USC and Clemson. (Kornblut) Mon, Jan 19 - Committed to Clemson. (Kornblut)

Jackie Robinson

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
WR	Orangeburg	SC	0rangeburg-Wilkinson	6-2	190	4.5

Profile

big receiver that explodes off the line...as a Jr. caught 51 passes for 700yds...runs 110m hurdles in (14.4) and 400m hurdles in (56.5)...Ranked #20 player in SC by HSSR...nationally rated #3 WR in Atlantic Coast Region by Tom Lemming...wants to play right away and that's a major point to him... has 4.0 GPA and over 1,000 on SAT...offers from CL,ECU,GT,NCSU,USC.

Official Visits
Virginia	December 6
Michigan	December 12
Georgia	January 9
Clemson	January 16

Notes

Sat, Nov, 15 - Has an offer from his favorite, the Tigers, but is waiting for more positive news from Virginia, Tennessee, Florida and Florida State. Georgia Tech has also offered him and he could end up setting a trip with them. Robinson has big play capability and has 70 catches for over 1,000yds and 8TDs in 11 games. If he stays in state he will sign with Clemson. Sat, Dec, 13 - Says he has narrowed it down to VA, Clem, GA, and Mich. (Border Wars) Wed, Dec, 17 - Visited Michigan on December 12th and did not commit and has also been to Virginia. He goes to Clemson on January 17th. Also talking with Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, Tennessee and Georgia. (Kornblut) Wed, Dec 24 - Made an unofficial visit to Clemson on Monday to watch practice. Added a visit to Georgia on January 9. Still says he has no favorite. (Kornblut) Sun, Jan 4 - Michigan is no longer on his list. In the second half of the Peach Bowl he mentioned that Clemson had only thrown the ball 15 times and that was not good. (Border Wars) Wed, Jan 7 - Says Clemson and Georgia lead Virginia, Michigan, and Georgia Tech. (Border Wars) Thu, Jan 8 - Lists Virginia, Clemson and Georgia as his top three. Said that Michigan has not been in contact after his visit, probably due to the Michigan commitments of Marquise Walker and David Terrell. (CRS) Sun, Jan 11 - Had a good trip to Athens but no leaders among Georgia, Clemson, and Virginia. Canceled Georgia Tech visit. (Border Wars) Mon, Jan 12 - Visited Georgia January 10th and did not commit...will go to Clemson on the 17th and Georgia Tech on the 24th...has also been to Virginia and Michigan but is no longer considering Michigan...Clemson, Georgia and Virginia are the current leaders...no single favorite. (Kornblut) Fri, Jan 16 - Visiting Clemson this weekend...has been to Georgia, Michigan and Virginia...scheduled for Georgia Tech next weekend. (Kornblut) Fri, Jan 16 - Visiting Clemson this weekend...has been to USC and Virginia...expected to choose between Tigers and Gamecocks perhaps next week. (Kornblut) Sun, Jan 18 - Will not make a decision for a while. He had a good trip to Clemson and will visit Georgia Tech this weekend. No favorite among GA, VA, Clemson, and GT. (Border Wars) Sun, Jan 18 - Visited Clemson this weekend and had a "pretty good visit". (CRS) Mon, Jan 19 - Good visit but did not commit...says he will visit Georgia Tech next weekend....says the top 3 remain Clemson, Virginia and Georgia...does not expect to decide before he makes the Georga Tech trip. (Kornblut) Thu, Jan 22 - Will visit Georgia Tech this weekend...Virginia has an in home Friday...Clemson and Georgia also remain in contention....not indicating a favorite. (Kornblut) Sun, Jan 25 - liked his visit to GT and will announce by the end of the week for either GT, GA, VA, or Clemson. (Border Wars) Tue, Jan 27 - Visited Georgia Tech January 24th......did not commit...has not made a decision with Tech,  Clemson, Virginia and Georgia under consideration...Tommy West in the home January 26th at 7:30. (Kornblut) Wed, Jan 28 - Tommy  West was in the home last night...Georgia Tech is in tonight and Virginia is scheduled for Wednesday...Georgia might also come this week...hopes to have a decision by Thursday. (Kornblut) Fri, Jan 30 - Said tonight he hopes to have a decision tommorrow with Clemson, Georgia and Virginia the three he.s considering...said he could not pick out a favorite right now. (Kornblut) Fri, Jan 30 - Committed to Clemson. (Border Wars) Fri, Jan 30 - Committed to Clemson over Georgia and Virginia...state.s second leading receiver last season with 75 catches for 1075 yards and 10 touchdowns. (Kornblut)

Brandon Rouse

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
LB	Darlington	SC		6-3	227	4.5

Profile

Official Visits
Clemson	January 16

Notes

Fri, Nov, 21 - Committs to Clemson. Recruited by USC, NC State, Tennessee and Georgia...had 114 tackles this season. Fri, Jan 16 - Visiting Clemson this weekend and had previously committed to the Tigers. (Kornblut) Mon, Jan 19 - Had previouisly committed and remains firm...will start out at OLB. (Kornblut)

Matt Schell

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
QB	Covington	GA	Eastside	6-3	200	4.7

Profile

Official Visits
Clemson	January 9
NC State	January 16

Notes

Thu, Jan 8 - Has scheduled a visit to Clemson for this weekend...has not yet been offered by the Tigers...scheduled to visit NC State January 17th...has visited Alabama Birmingham...passed for 1550 yards and 13 touchdowns with 3 interceptions last season. (Kornblut) Sun, Jan 11 - Commits to Clemson. (Kornblut) Mon, Jan 12 - Made his official visit this weekend and will officially commit when coaches Ensminger and McWhorter visit in his home Tuesday night, but he has already made his decision....also offered by UAB, Middle Tennessee, Eastern Kentucky and Appalachian State...passed for 1550 yards and 13 TDS with 3 interceptions. (Kornblut)

Akil Smith

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
DL	Englewood	NJ		6-5	280	5.0

Profile

Originally from Englewood, N.J., is receiving significant attention this year. He's being recruited for both sides of the ball but prefers defense. His father, Desmond, lives in South Carolina. Clemson enjoys a small lead and will have to hold off Purdue, Maryland, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh and Virginia Tech. (SuperPrep)

Official Visits
Purdue	December 12
Clemson	January 9
Virginia	January 16
Minnesota	January 23

Notes

Thu, Jan 15 - Visited Clemson January 10th and is continuing with trips...goes to Virginia on the 17th and Minnesota on the 24th...has also visited Maryland and Purdue. (Kornblut) Mon, Jan 19 - Visited Virginia over the weekend...no decision yet...scheduled for Minnesota next weekend...has also been to Clemson,  Maryland and Purdue. (Kornblut) Mon, Jan 19 - Visited Virginia over the weekend...no decision yet...plans to decide this week...has also been to Clemson,  Maryland and Purdue....Clemson and Virginia the top two. (Kornblut) Thu, Jan 22 - No decision...still considering Clemson, Virginia, Maryland and Purdue...Clemson and Virginia are his top two. (Kornblut) Thu, Jan 22 - Picked the Tigers over Virginia, Purdue and Maryland...had 41 tackles, 7 tackles for loss and 5 sacks. (Kornblut)

Brady Washburn

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
OL	Fayetteville	AK		6-5	275	5.2

Profile

Extremely strong player that bench presses 390lbs. Two year All-State selection. Comes from a family line of football talent.

Official Visits
Ohio St	December 6
Clemson	January 9
Kansas St	January 16
Arkansas	January 23
Oklahoma St	January 30

Notes

Tue, Dec, 16 - Has already visited OH ST (12/5) and has set his other visits to CLEM (the leader), KAN ST, ARK, and OK ST. Plans to make all 5 visits before making his final decision. (4SportsOnline) Thu, Jan 8 - Visiting Clemson this weekend....has been favoring the Tigers....has been to Ohio State....scheduled to visit Kansas State on the 16th, Arkansas on the 23rd and Oklahoma State on the 31st. (Kornblut) Mon, Jan 12 - Good visit...did not commit....is down to three...Clemson, Ohio State and Kansas State...scheduled to visit Kansas State January 16th...all three schools are to be in his home this week. (Kornblut) Fri, Jan 16 - Visiting Kansas State this weekend and should have decision after trip with Clemson and Ohio State the others in the running...Tommy West was in the home yesterday. (Kornblut) Mon, Jan 19 - Visited Kansas State over the weekend and is now deciding between the Wildcats, Clemson and Ohio State...decision will come by Friday. (Kornblut) Mon, Jan 19 - Committed to Clemson. (Kornblut)

Braxton Williams Jr.

Pos	City	State	High School	Ht	Wt	40
LB	Greensboro	NC		6-3	225

Profile

Son of former Clemson FB Braxton Williams. Also a D-1 basketball prospect and is trying to decide whether to sign for football or basketball, or perhaps play both.

Official Visits
Clemson	January 9
North Carolina	January 16

Notes

Thu, Jan 15 - visited Clemson January 10th and did not commit...scheduled to visit North Carolina on the 17th. (Kornblut) Mon, Jan 19 - Visiting North Carolina this weekend and won.t be home until Monday...could have decision by Wednesday between Clemson and the Tar Heels. (Kornblut) Tue, Jan 20 - Committed to Clemson today but was to meet late in the afternoon with UNC....rushed for 1559 yards and 14 TDS as a tailback, but Tigers like as a defensive back. (Kornblut)