Clemson’s recruiting machine is humming along as the Tigers gear up for a pivotal junior day on campus later this month. And while the usual blue-chip names are always in the mix, a pair of rising wideouts from Memphis are starting to draw serious attention - and Clemson’s coaching staff is making sure they’re ahead of the curve.
Let’s start with Lawrence Britt. The 6-foot-1, 172-pound wide receiver is currently ranked as the No. 5 player in Tennessee, and he’s been gaining momentum on Clemson’s board since wide receivers coach Tyler Grisham made a home visit last month. That personal touch clearly made an impression - Britt has locked in an official visit to Clemson for May 29.
Missouri has been the most aggressive in Britt’s recruitment to this point, and they’ll get him on campus the following weekend (June 5). But Clemson’s early move could prove to be a difference-maker.
Britt’s offer list is starting to swell, with Florida State and Kentucky also stopping by for in-home visits recently. Oklahoma, Texas Tech, and Indiana have all jumped into the mix with offers as well, signaling that Britt’s stock is on the rise heading into the summer.
Then there’s Tae Walden Jr., another Memphis-area receiver who’s been flying a bit under the radar but is quickly gaining traction. Walden, a 6-foot-2, 165-pound three-star prospect out of Collierville, is set to join Britt on that same May visit to Clemson. And just like Britt, he’s also scheduled to visit Missouri the first weekend of June.
Walden’s recruitment has been steadily heating up since Florida State became the first major program to offer over a year ago. Since then, he’s seen a wave of attention, particularly during the fall. Ole Miss and Auburn are two SEC programs keeping close tabs on him, drawn to his versatility and athletic upside.
This month alone, Walden has added offers from Florida, LSU, and Notre Dame. And in January, two of college football’s biggest names - Ohio State and Georgia - extended offers, further validating his potential as a high-level playmaker.
For Clemson, getting both Britt and Walden on campus in late May is a strategic move. These are the kinds of prospects who can take major leaps over the next few months, and the Tigers are positioning themselves to be in the thick of it before things really take off. With official visits on the calendar and interest from heavy hitters across the country, both receivers are names to watch as Clemson looks to build out its 2026 class with dynamic perimeter talent.