Clemson has had success recruiting players from national powerhouse IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. The Tigers signed five-star defensive end Xavier Thomas and four-star linebacker Mike Jones from the school in the 2018 class, two years after inking former five-star IMG Academy linebacker Shaq Smith.
Another prospect from IMG Academy the Tigers have their eyes on is talented 2019 cornerback Chris Shearin, who told TCI recently that he had been hearing regularly from Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables, cornerbacks coach Mike Reed and area recruiter Tony Elliott.
“(They tell me) just keep doing what I’m doing and things will fall into place,” Shearin said.