FORT MYERS, Fla. — Derick Hunter, one of the nation’s top defensive linemen, announced a verbal commitment to Florida State in June. However, the Dunbar High School standout continues to be recruited by other schools, including Clemson.
The Clemson Insider stopped by Dunbar on Wednesday as part of our Blue Chip Road Trip and spoke with Hunter, whose special bond with Clemson defensive tackles coach Todd Bates is one of the main factors keeping the Tigers in the mix for his services.
“I talked to him today in school,” Hunter said. “Me and coach Bates have a close relationship.