Clemson's Dabo Swinney secures key recruit from Nashville over top programs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney has successfully recruited tight end Wright Martin from Nashville. Martin, a Class of 2028 prospect, chose Clemson over offers from Ohio State, Georgia, and others, citing the program's culture as a major factor in his decision. He recently visited Ohio State but was already leaning towards Clemson. This addition marks the second commitment for Clemson's 2028 recruiting class, joining quarterback Trace Hawkins. Swinney and tight ends coach Kyle Richardson played significant roles in swaying Martin.
- •Wright Martin commits to Clemson, selecting them over Ohio State and Georgia.
- •Martin praised the culture at Clemson as a key deciding factor.
- •He recently visited Ohio State but was leaning towards Clemson.
- •Martin is the second recruit in Clemson's 2028 class, joining QB Trace Hawkins.
- •Clemson finished 7-6 last season and is currently 3-2 this year.
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney actually gets big recruiting win over Ohio State, Georgia
"Clemson has not been a contender for a national title in some years. Dabo Swinney brought Clemson to four national championship games in five years and won two of them. Still, the Tigers finished 7-6 last year. This year, Clemson is 3-2, but Swinney still thinks the culture in his program is phenomenal . Now, Swinney’s culture may have just secured […] The post Clemson coach Dabo Swinney actually gets big recruiting win over Ohio State, Georgia appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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