STRecruiting: Clemson is showing 2028 QB Trey Wright; he’s one of its top targets for the next class

2028 QB Trey Wright (5-11 180) might remind some of former Florida State great Charlie Ward in that he’s as coveted on the hardwood as he is on the gridiron. Ward played both sports for the Seminoles and won the Heisman Trophy in football before embarking on an 11-year NBA career.

Wright is not only one of the top quarterbacks in the junior class, but he’s also a big-time basketball prospect, so both sports are on the table with him during the recruiting process. To that end, Clemson has let him know he’s welcome to play both sports there.

Wright made his first visit to Clemson in April, and then he worked out in front of Dabo Swinney and Chad Morris at a camp last month. They offered him on June 21st.

“It was definitely a special moment,” Wright said. “Knowing how selective Clemson is, getting the offer made all the hard work feel worth it. It means a lot that they believe in me and what I can bring to their program. It also makes it even cooler that a lot of my family is on the East Coast, so it would be awesome to be closer to them.”

Morris, as he did with DeShaun Watson, identified Wright as a target and has been working to build a strong relationship with his assistant quarterback coach, Tajh Boyd.

“I’ve built a great relationship so far with Coach Morris and Coach Boyd,” Wright said. “The culture, the tradition, and the way they develop quarterbacks and the history at the position definitely stand out. Coach Morris said I remind him of Deshaun Watson. Hearing that from coaches like Coach Morris and Coach Boyd means a lot because of the success they’ve had in both of their careers. The fact they know I can come in and add to that history is a special feeling!”

Wright was also offered this summer by South Carolina, but the Gamecocks don’t appear to be as strong with him as Clemson. Some of his other offers are Arizona, Florida State, Baylor, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon, SMU, UCLA, TCU, Pitt, North Carolina and Missouri.

Wright said Clemson will get a return visit this fall when he comes to Death Valley for his first game. He is not in a rush to make a decision.

“Right now, my focus is on building relationships with the coaches, especially at Clemson, and having a great season with my team,” Wright said. “I don’t have an exact timeline yet. My family and I are praying through everything and trusting God’s timing when it comes to making that decision.”

Last season, Wright was the unanimous District 5-5A MVP after throwing for over 4,000 yards with 43 passing touchdowns.