Clemson football has secured a commitment from Ari Watford, a top-50 Class of 2025 edge rusher from Maury High School, marking the first 2025 commit for defensive ends coach Chris Rumph and the eighth commit in Clemson's class. Watford, who is ranked No. 2 at his position by 247Sports and No. 31 in the 2025 ESPN 300, is a significant addition to the Tigers' roster. His commitment comes after a prediction by 247Sports that Clemson could make a strong impression in his recruitment. This commitment underscores Clemson's potential for the upcoming season, with expectations of contending for the ACC Championship and possibly the national title.
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Filed to ESPN: Maury High School (@MauryCommodores) defensive end Ari Watford (@ari_watford), No. 31 in 2025 ESPN 300, commits to #Clemson. https://t.co/T54ROea0NH
Clemson football recruiting: Tigers land top-50 Class of 2025 edge rusher Ari Watford. Huge pickup for the Tigers: https://t.co/EF2hKiM00i
Wrote his morning re: Ari Watford, 247Sports' No 2 EDGE for 2025 that "Clemson could make some noise in this recruitment, especially after this weekend." Noise came early. A big-time get that shouldn't be understated an importance. https://t.co/YIFPA7MHCr
First 2025 commit for defensive ends coach Chris Rumph. Clemson's eighth commit in the class. https://t.co/HG34SBDf1y