With 12 players committed to its 2016 class, Clemson’s coaching staff is unlikely to take many more pledges this cycle after welcoming a 25-man freshman class this season. That said, the Tigers are still courting a handful of senior prospects, with some highly touted recruits still on the board.
Here are Clemson’s top five remaining targets in the 2016 class:
5. WR Diondre Overton, 4-star
After picking up two fantastic receiver commitments — T.J. Chase of Bradenton, Florida, and Cornell Powell of Greenville, North Carolina — early in the 2016 cycle, Clemson will aim for the trifecta with Overton. The Tigers have been targeting Overton for a while and have remained in solid position with the Greensboro, North Carolina, wideout throughout the process.
According to multiple reports, the 6-5, 191-pound prospect is expected to be in Clemson this weekend for the Tigers’ nationally televised matchup against Notre Dame. A commitment from Overton would be just the latest example of Dabo Swinney’s staff sealing the deal with an elite-level receiver. Get access to the rest of this article and unlimited access to the rest of ACCSports.com when you upgrade to Premium Access! Click on the button below to view all the benefits of becoming a Premium Access member.Get the rest of the story right now with Premium Access!
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