STRecruiting: Clemson adds to defensive line haul with commitment from DT Keshawn Stancil

Clemson scored its second commitment for the interior of the defensive line of the 2026 recruiting class Saturday in DT Keshawn Stancil (6-3 260) of Clayton, NC. He chose the Tigers over his other finalists of NC State, Penn State, Georgia and Miami. He made official visits to all the schools.

However, his Clemson official visit took place in mid-June and not the Tigers’ primary recruiting weekend the first of the month. That allowed the Clemson coaches to put their full attention on Stancil after being one of the last of his top five to offer on May 27th.

Notwithstanding the late offer, Clemson defensive tackles coach Nick Eason had been recruiting Stancil for months before that and the two developed a strong relationship. He also visited Clemson for their junior day on March 8th. Over the last few weeks, Clemson became a strong favorite notably holding off a strong push from NC State down the stretch.

Last season Stancil totaled 63 tackles with 22 tackles for loss and nine sacks. He had 39 tackles and five sacks as a sophomore. He also throws the shot put for his high school track team.

Stancil gives the Tigers 20 commitments for their 2026 class, and he’s the third from the Tar Heel state.

Clemson 2026 commitments:

1. Shavar Young                           CB      5-11       175     Knoxville
2. Marcell Gipson                          CB      5-11       170     Dallas, TX
3. JR Hardrick                              DE      6-6         235     South Pittsburg, TN
4. Dre Quinn                                 DE      6-4         217     Buford, GA
5. Kameron Cody                          DT      6-3         285     Savannah
6. Keshawn Stancil                       DT      6-3         260     Clayton, NC
7. Tait Reynolds                            QB      6-4         195     Queen Creek, AZ
8. Brock Bradley                           QB      6-1         185     Hoover, AL
9. Tayveon Wilson                        TE      6-3         205     Huntington, WV
10. Grant Wise                               OC      6-3         310     Milton, FL
11. Chancellor Barclay                    OG     6-4         290     Minneola, FL
12. Braden Wilmes                         OT      6-8         285     Lawrence, KS
13. Adam Guthrie                           OT      6-6         270     Washington Court House, OH
14. Leo Delaney                             OT      6-6         280     Charlotte
15. Carter Scruggs                         OT      6-6         290     Leesburg, VA
16. Kaden Gebhardt                        SAF    6-2         195     Lewis Center, OH
17. Kentavion Anderson                  SAF    6-2         185     Dorman
18. Naeem Burroughs                     WR     6-0         175     Jacksonville, FL
19. Connor Salmin                          WR     6-2         195     Potomac, MD
20. Gordon Sellars                          WR     6-3         195     Charlotte