Clemson in strong position for four-star prospect Tae Walden Jr.

The On3/Rivals side has Georgia slightly ahead at 20.2 percent, with Clemson right behind at 17.6 percent. Oregon, Auburn and Ole Miss are also in the picture. So this is not yet a recruitment where Clemson is running away with anything, as whenever there isn't much news about a player, the decision tends not to be close to a conclusion.

Walden also has a Clemson visit listed for May 29, which could be a major moment in this recruitment. Georgia, Oregon and Florida State are all scheduled around him too, so Clemson will need to make its push count. When a player has this many legitimate options, getting him on campus is only step one. The Tigers need to show him exactly how he fits and why their offensive plan makes sense for him.

There is also very importantly, NFL DNA in Tae Walden. Walden’s father, Erik Walden, played 10 seasons in the NFL after being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2008.

For Clemson, Walden would be a big-time pickup because he checks so many boxes. He has length, speed, ball skills, production, and positional flexibility. He may still need to add strength and keep developing physically, but the upside is obvious. Whether he ultimately lands at receiver, defensive back or somewhere in between, he looks like the kind of athlete a College Football Playoff contender wants on its roster.

Clemson has work to do, especially with Georgia sitting right there, but Walden is absolutely a name worth watching. If the Tigers can make a strong impression during his visit, this could become one of the more important skill-position recruitments of their 2027 cycle.

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