The Clemson coaching staff went out to Kansas in 2016 and reeled in two of the state’s best prospects in defensive end Xavier Kelly and defensive back Isaiah Simmons. Simmons was a late add to the class, but his addition showed the power of the Clemson brand.
For the 2018 recruiting cycle, the coaches once again went out into that part of the country late and took one the area’s best prospects. They brought home Super Mario.
The Clemson coaching staff made a late move for 4-star cornerback Mario Goodrich, extending a scholarship offer just three weeks before National Signing Day.