Clemson Football Recruiting: Christmas Wish List

Nov 14, 2015; Syracuse, NY, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney looks on from the sideline during the fourth quarter of a game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome. Clemson won 37-27. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sport

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John Simpson

In our “Clemson Football Recruiting: What’s Left for 2016” article published about a week ago, we said that it would be nice for the Tigers to pick up a linebacker, a defensive back, and an offensive lineman. The Tigers already have three commitments on the offensive line, but none of them are as a game-ready as four-star John Simpson.   Simpson is an extremely talented offensive guard out of Fort Dorchester in North Charleston.

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John Simpson has pretty much narrowed down his school choices to Clemson and South Carolina and the Tigers are said to be his favorite, but the Gamecocks have made a late run. He also has shown interest in Florida and LSU, as well.

Simpson is scheduled to announce his decision on January 9 at the United States Army All-American game. He is extremely talented and is very strong.

He is a guy that could see the field as a freshman and could factor into Clemson’s depth chart in 2016. I think Clemson has an edge, but it’s certain that his decision is not for certain and he could swing any way heading into the final stretch before his decision.

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