When Clemson begins extending offers to rising junior prospects this summer, one strong candidate to be among the Tigers’ initial offensive line offers is Orlando (Fla.) Dr. Phillips tackle Payton Kirkland.
The massive 6-foot-7, 315-pounder has already amassed 40-plus offers as a class of 2023 recruit and expects Clemson to enter the mix this summer, based on what he has heard from offensive line coach Robbie Caldwell.
“Coach Caldwell, he says he’s going to offer me probably this summer or so, whenever he can,” Kirkland told The Clemson Insider. “He said he’s pretty high on me.