Clemson Lands First 2028 QB Commitment | Clemson Tigers Football News

Clemson strikes early in the 2028 recruiting class with a commitment from top-16 quarterback Trace Hawkins, a three-star prospect from Calhoun, Georgia, who chose the Tigers over LSU, Virginia Tech, and Kentucky after multiple campus visits. Hawkins, a standout sophomore who led his team to a nine-win season with over 2,400 passing yards and 27 touchdowns, fits Clemson’s strategy of locking down elite QBs early — continuing a tradition that includes Kharim Hughley. With offers limited this cycle, Hawkins’ pledge is a major win for the Tigers as they build around their future signal caller. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/be9007cbee10afda