Clemson offensive line coach Matt Luke is building a wall for the future with his recruiting efforts this spring. Luke has earned four commitments to date made up of two tackles, a center and a guard. And he wants more.
One of Luke’s big targets is OT Carter Scruggs (6-6 290) of Leesburg, VA, and he will make his official visit this weekend. He is scheduled for other visits to Michigan, Penn State and Georgia.
Luke and Dabo Swinney have their work cut out for them with the heavy competition for Scruggs, but they’ve put themselves in a good spot going into the weekend.
“I have a really good relationship with the whole staff, especially with Coach Luke and Coach Swinney,” Scruggs said. “We are very consistently in communication. The message from them is that they can develop me the best out of all the schools, get a great education, and have the opportunity to compete and play early. They always make sure that I am a priority to them, as well.”
Scruggs visited Clemson for a game last September, and he was back for the Elite Retreat event in early March.
“I really like the culture that they have there, and with Matt Luke, I can develop and have an elite culture,” Scruggs said. “I also really like the players and all of the coaches. I also have a lot of family that went there, so I grew up around Clemson.”
Scruggs got to see certain things on those earlier visits. Now, on this and the other official visits, he wants to get a more detailed look at the programs and the universities.
“I’m looking for a place that will develop me on and off the field, education, and relationships with the coaching staff and players,” he said. “I plan on committing at the beginning or the end of July.”