Clemson’s push for elite in-state defensive lineman Seth Tillman just got another boost.
On Monday, the Tigers landed yet another crystal ball prediction for the four-star prospect from Rock Hill, South Carolina, as the recruitment continues to trend toward orange. Tillman has cut his list to Clemson, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky and Michigan, but Clemson is clearly making a serious run to keep the 6-foot-2, 295-pound lineman home.
Tillman is set to announce his decision on Saturday, July 11. Per 247Sports, he ranks as the No. 13 defensive lineman in the country.
The momentum around Clemson has been building for a while. Rivals insiders Chad Simmons and Steve Wiltfong had already forecast Tillman to the Tigers, and on Monday Ethan McDowell joined them, adding another layer of confidence around Clemson’s chances.
That recruiting heat comes as the Tigers continue to stack their 2027 class. Clemson now has 24 commitments in the cycle, with 247Sports’ Composite listing the haul as one 5-star, nine 4-stars and 13 3-stars. Rivals lists kicker Brandin Gallaway as a 3-star.
Clemson is also in the middle of another major battle with Georgia for safety Seth Williams, who narrowed his focus to Clemson and the Bulldogs on June 12.
In the latest industry rankings, Clemson’s 2027 class checks in at No. 11 on 247Sports, No. 14 on ESPN and No. 15 in the Rivals rankings. Within the ACC, only Miami is ahead of the Tigers at the moment, though there’s still plenty of time for Clemson to keep climbing.
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