Clemson Recruiting: 3 Prospects that should be a priority throughout the spring.

3 Prospects Clemson should make a priority throughout the spring

Dec 5, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers cornerback Cordrea Tankersley (25) reacts with defensive back Van Smith (23) and cornerback Ryan Carter (31) after intercepting the ball in the third quarter in the ACC football championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

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Tyson Campbell

Corner back is not necessarily a position of need for Clemson, however, Tyson Campbell would fit perfectly into Brent Venables defense.

At 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, Campbell is the prototypical corner. He has the length to disrupt larger receivers off the line of scrimmage and the lateral quickness to move down into the nickel. There are not many 6-foot-2 nickel backs at any level, mainly because they do not have the foot speed to cover smaller slot receivers. Campbell is the exception to that rule.

At the moment LSU is in the lead for Campbell, however, there is still plenty of time left until National Signing Day. Clemson received a visit from Campbell and his American Heritage teammate, Patrick Surtain Jr. for their junior day back in March. The two Floridian’s appeared to enjoy their time in Death Valley.

Landing Campbell would undoubtedly help the Tigers haul in the aforementioned Patrick Surtain Jr. Clemson has a strong pipeline in the state of Florida, which is where current defensive back, Trayvon Mullen hails from.

Next: Former Tiger Adrian Baker to transfer to Oklahoma State.

With Brent Venables and Mike Reed taking the lead in Campbell’s recruitment, I like Clemson’s chances at signing the talented defensive back.

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