Clemson secures commitment from quarterback Trace Hawkins for 2028 class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:07 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Clemson University added four-star quarterback Trace Hawkins to its 2028 recruiting class on Thursday. Hawkins, a 6-foot-1 signal caller from Calhoun, Georgia, chose Clemson over several other schools, including LSU and Virginia Tech. He has been a frequent visitor to Clemson during the past year, allowing the coaching staff to evaluate his talent closely. Last season, Hawkins threw for 2,442 yards, 24 touchdowns, and had three interceptions. He is recognized as one of the top quarterbacks in his recruiting class and becomes the first commitment for Clemson's 2028 class.
- •Trace Hawkins commits to Clemson over LSU and others.
- •He is the first player in the Clemson 2028 recruiting class.
- •Hawkins had a successful sophomore season with 2,442 passing yards.
- •Clemson coaches had multiple opportunities to evaluate Hawkins during visits.
- •Hawkins is ranked highly by 247Sports and Rivals.
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