Clemson defensive line target Segun Alexander commits to Notre Dame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:25 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Clemson's pursuit of defensive line talent faced a setback as four-star defensive tackle Segun Alexander announced his commitment to Notre Dame on June 23, 2026. Alexander, who reclassified to the 2027 recruiting class, chose Notre Dame over Clemson, Texas A&M, and Vanderbilt after multiple visits to Clemson. The decision comes as Clemson has already secured commitments from defensive players like Desmond Malpress and JiQuan Rogers. The coaching staff hopes to bolster their class by landing another major target, four-star recruit Seth Tillman, who will announce on July 11.
- •Segun Alexander commits to Notre Dame after choosing from several schools.
- •Clemson had prioritized Alexander in their 2027 recruiting efforts.
- •The Tigers have commitments from other defensive players like Jaden Wuerth.
- •Clemson awaits a commitment decision from Seth Tillman on July 11.
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Clemson defensive line target commits elsewhere, Tigers swing and miss
"Dabo Swinney and the Clemson coaching staff fought, but failed to land a priority defensive line target.
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