Clemson secures commitment from 4-star DL Desmond Malpress
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 9:02 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
On June 1, Clemson football announced the commitment of four-star defensive lineman Desmond Malpress for the 2027 recruiting class. Malpress, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound edge rusher from Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville, Florida, chose Clemson over several rivals, including South Carolina and Florida. His commitment adds to Clemson's strong recruiting momentum, following a weekend that saw the Tigers secure two additional recruits. Malpress brings Clemson's 2027 class total to 16 commitments, with 10 being four-star recruits. The Tigers are currently ranked No. 13 nationally in recruiting.
- •Malpress recorded 15 tackles and 6.5 sacks in six games last season.
- •He is ranked as the No. 15 player in Florida and No. 147 nationally.
- •Clemson's 2027 class includes three players from Florida.
- •Malpress' commitment marks Clemson's ninth commitment in 14 days.
- •The Tigers have 16 total commitments for the 2027 class.
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Clemson football lands 4-star DL Desmond Malpress over South Carolina, Florida
"Desmond Malpress is the third defensive lineman to commit to Clemson's 2027 class and the eighth defensive player overall.
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