Clemson added to its 2027 class on Halloween with a commitment from Fort Mill kicker Noah Hardy, a four-star prospect who announced his decision on X.
Hardy picked the Tigers over several other programs, including Appalachian State, Coastal Carolina, Georgia State, Charlotte, and others. He had already spent time on campus for Clemson’s game against Georgia Southern on September 12 and the North Carolina game on September 19.
The offer from Clemson came on Wednesday, and Hardy shared the news himself: “After a great conversation with Coach Swinney, I am blessed to say that I have received a full scholarship offer from @ClemsonFB! 🐅🐅”
He later told Clemson Tigers on SI, “Coach Swinney told me that they wanted me to be a part of the Clemson family, and that they believed in what I could bring to the program,” Hardy told Clemson Tigers on SI. “Clemson has always been a dream school of mine.”
Hardy’s senior season has backed up the recruiting buzz. Fort Mill is 8-2, and Hardy drilled three field goals at Boiling Springs last night, including a 51-yarder in the Yellow Jackets’ 44-10 win. The kick had plenty behind it.
Over three seasons as Fort Mill’s starter, Hardy has gone 20-for-27 on field goals, a 74% clip, and he has also hit a 54-yard field goal during his junior year. On extra points, he is 70-for-75.
“My biggest goal is to finish my senior season strong and help my team win as many games as possible,” Hardy said.
Fort Mill is set to face Lexington on November 6 in the opening round of the South Carolina Football State Championships (SCHSL).
Hardy arrives in a program where the kicking game has been one of the clearest strengths of the 2026 team. Junior Nolan Hauser is 15-for-16 on field goals and 11-for-11 on extra points, with nine of his 15 makes coming from 40 yards or longer.
One of those was a 59-yarder, the second-longest in Clemson history. Hardy will be the player learning behind Hauser next season.
Special teams coach Rich Bisaccia has also helped elevate Clemson’s operation across placekicking, punting, the return game and kick coverage, and that success has made the Tigers more appealing in recruiting for both defense and special teams players.
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