Clemson lost to Texas in the CFP last season, and maybe the Tigers will get the chance to avenge that this season. But at least on this Thursday, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney can take some satisfaction in a high profile recruiting victory over Steve Sarkisian.
DE Dre Quinn (6-4 217) of Buford, GA, Thursday announced for the Tigers over the Longhorns. Georgia Tech, Georgia and Notre Dame were other schools on his short list. Quinn made his official visit to Clemson the first weekend in June. He also visited for a junior day in March, and he was in for a game in November.
“When I first got there, Dabo was very welcoming,” Quinn said after making his announcement on the On3 YouTube Channel. “All the players, it felt like I’ve known them for years, the way they treated me. They are big on faith. They are big on life after football. This just fit me from every aspect. They put players in the league. Great development. Great education. I just felt like that was the place for me.”
In 11 games last season, Quinn totaled 42 tackles with 9.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks according to MaxPreps stats.
Quinn is the second defensive end commitment for the 2026 class, and he gives the Tigers a total of 19 commitments in the class.
Clemson 2026 commitments:
- Shavar Young CB 5-11 175 Knoxville
- Marcell Gipson CB 5-11 170 Dallas, TX
- JR Hardrick DE 6-6 235 South Pittsburg, TN
- Dre Quinn DE 6-4 217 Buford, GA
- Kameron Cody DT 6-3 285 Savannah
- Tait Reynolds QB 6-4 195 Queen Creek, AZ
- Brock Bradley QB 6-1 185 Hoover, AL
- Tayveon Wilson TE 6-3 205 Huntington, WV
- Grant Wise OC 6-3 310 Milton, FL
- Chancellor Barclay OG 6-4 290 Minneola, FL
- Braden Wilmes OT 6-8 285 Lawrence, KS
- Adam Guthrie OT 6-6 270 Washington Court House, OH
- Leo Delaney OT 6-6 280 Charlotte
- Carter Scruggs OT 6-6 290 Leesburg, VA
- Kaden Gebhardt SAF 6-2 195 Lewis Center, OH
- Kentavion Anderson SAF 6-2 185 Dorman
- Naeem Burroughs WR 6-0 175 Jacksonville, FL
- Connor Salmin WR 6-2 195 Potomac, MD
- Gordon Sellars WR 6-3 195 Charlotte