CLEMSON – The recruiting process opens doors that might not otherwise be open, and Christian Wilkins took full advantage. After all, how many incoming freshmen get to call a university president to gain a better understanding of his vision for the school?
Wilkins is a highly-regarded freshman defensive tackle out of Springfield, Mass., by way of Connecticut’s Suffield Academy. But Wilkins – like many of the freshmen in his class – is about more than just football. He’s bright, well-spoken and already has a plan for the future. Sure, he would love to play in the NFL, but he isn’t counting on it.