Clemson has only offered a couple of defensive ends in the 2021 class so far, but if the Tigers choose to expand their board, Winston-Salem (N.C.) Prep four-star Zaire Patterson is a candidate to pick up an offer.
Patterson (6-6, 225) is receiving interest from Clemson and has been in contact with area recruiter Mike Reed as well as defensive ends coach Lemanski Hall.
“A few convos with coach Reed and one with coach Hall,” Patterson told The Clemson Insider. “Just (talking about) building relations with Clemson and getting down there for a game.