Clemson Football: 7 elite recruits who never matched their star-ratings

CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 7: A general view of Howards Rock in Memorial Stadium prior to the game between the Clemson Tigers and South Carolina State Bulldogs on September 7, 2013 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Tyler Smith/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 7: A general view of Howards Rock in Memorial Stadium prior to the game between the Clemson Tigers and South Carolina State Bulldogs on September 7, 2013 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Tyler Smith/Getty Images)
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CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 26: a general view of a Clemson Tigers flag during the Tiger Walk prior to the Clemson Tigers’ football game against the Boston College Eagles on October 26, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 26: a general view of a Clemson Tigers flag during the Tiger Walk prior to the Clemson Tigers’ football game against the Boston College Eagles on October 26, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images)

1. Roscoe Crosby, WR (2001)

Roscoe Crosby had the talent to play both football and baseball professionally.

As a matter of fact, he was drafted in the MLB Draft, but chose to come to Clemson and play both sports instead of electing to go pro directly out of high school.

Unfortunately, he suffered injuries and had several personal tragedies that affected him on and off the field. He was constantly being looked at under a microscope and struggled with depression and anxiety, as a result.

Though his Clemson football career never really panned out, Crosby is now an adviser for many youth and young athletes. He is able to share his story with others and has become a mentor to many in the community.

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