Brendan Hall keeps finding his way back to Clemson, and the 2028 three-star tackle says the Tigers have made a real dent in his recruitment.
The son of former Tiger offensive lineman Les Hall has drawn interest from plenty of major programs, including Tennessee, USC and others, but Clemson has stayed near the top as he continues to travel the country and sort through his options during a busy fall visit stretch.
What has stood out most is the way Clemson has handled him. Hall said the attention from Matt Luke and Carson Cramer has mattered, and that the staff’s approach has only strengthened his connection to the program.
"They have checked in every week, just totally making me feel prioritized," Hall told TigerNet. "The interactions I have had with Coach Luke and Cramer have only made my feelings towards Clemson stronger. They truly care for all OL; they know where and how to operate with you, putting you in only the best spots to succeed."
For Hall, the relationship has grown beyond a couple of coaches. He said Clemson’s entire staff now feels like part of the picture.
"The bond between the staff. At first, it was just the basic names, a couple of things about them," Hall said. "Now it’s like the whole staff, and I know each other; it’s almost like we went from being long-distance friends to close family."
Clemson isn’t the only school making noise. Tennessee, South Carolina, Virginia Tech, Ohio State and others have also emerged as programs to watch. Hall was most recently at South Carolina’s game against Texas A&M, and he said that visit left a mark, especially because of his relationship with Shane Beamer.
Even with all those schools in the mix, Hall isn’t ready to sort them into a strict order just yet. Clemson remains a major player, and he’s set to be back on campus for the Clemson-South Carolina game, which will be his second trip to Clemson this fall.
After that, Hall expects to narrow things down.
"At the moment, I don’t have a numerical order of my top schools," Hall said. "After Clemson, I will drop a top 8-12 schools, take OV’s after that, and hopefully commit before the summer. Clemson will remain a high contender, and hopefully I can see them down the road in the future of my recruitment."
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