Clemson’s 2021 recruiting class is full of high-end talent, with nine commits listed as top-10 players at their position according to 247Sports recruiting rankings. Among those positions, defensive coordinator Brent Venables gained commitments from two linebackers ranked as top-50 players in the entire ’21 class.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is one of those defenders that Venables targeted, gaining a commitment from the No. 1 inside linebacker in the ’21 class on September 7, 2019. The standout linebacker from St. Joseph’s HS (PA), who is expected to enroll early and therefore miss a postponed high school season, is currently listed as the No.