Clemson Tigers News: Transfer candidate to visit Clemson today

Good morning Clemson fans! Here is the Clemson Tigers News.

Scoreboard

Clemson Men’s Basketball 74, TCU 66: The Tigers remain undefeated and get their second win of the week against a previously unbeaten team.

Marty Coleman recapped the game last night.

The Tigers take this week off before they travel to Memphis next Saturday.

Offensive line transfer candidate visits Clemson Football today

Keylan Rutledge, an offensive lineman that played for Middle Tennessee State this past season, will be visiting Clemson Football today.

Rutledge is 6′-4″ and 308 pounds. He plays on the interior of the line, so is a candidate for guard or center for the Tigers.

Rutledge entered the portal following the dismissal of MTSU head coach Rick Stockstill, who has close ties to the Clemson program.

Says Rutledge:

"“Coach Stockstill was let go on Monday, and I just prayed about it. I talked it over with all of the people that I trust like my coaches, my mom, my girlfriend and sister. We just figured out that the best thing for me to do is transfer and go somewhere for two more years and try to make it to the NFL. After I made that decision, I didn’t think that Clemson would be taking portal guys. The next Monday, Clemson’s assistant director of recruiting followed me on Twitter and, messaged me, and asked for my number, and I texted him and told him that I’m interested. He said they’re getting a new hire on the offensive line, so hang tight, and he will be watching your tape when he gets here. Tuesday gets here, and coach Luke called me, and we’ve been in touch since then. He’s excited about me coming up Sunday because he has some connections with people at Middle Tennessee, and they told him to give me a look.”"

Rutledge has also visited Georgia Tech. He is considering a visit to Auburn as well. He has not expressed a timetable for a decision, but transfer recruitments often move fast.

Rutledge says this about his talents:

"“My natural ability to move, especially in the interior. You don’t find a lot of guys that can move like me. I can mirror people, I can pass protect, I can get my feet on people quick, I can reach people. I can use my feet to my advantage. I’m a nasty player. I play through the whistle. I’m a tough player, and I’m going to try to play through stuff. I’m going to play through the echo of the whistle and finish dudes.”"

Finish dudes. He has my vote.

Another offensive lineman in the portal, Chase Bisontis from Texas A&M, says Clemson has contacted him.