Trace Hawkins commits to Clemson football for Class of 2028
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:16 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Four-star quarterback Trace Hawkins announced his commitment to Clemson football on July 30, choosing the Tigers over LSU and others. Hawkins, from Calhoun, Georgia, is the first recruit for Dabo Swinney's 2028 class. He cited a strong connection with the coaching staff and the atmosphere at Clemson as key reasons for his decision. Hawkins is currently ranked as the No. 20 quarterback prospect and has impressive high school statistics. His commitment adds to Clemson's ongoing recruitment efforts, which include a strong 2027 class that ranks high nationally and in the ACC.
- •Trace Hawkins commits to Clemson on July 30.
- •He chose Clemson over LSU, Duke, and others.
- •Ranked No. 20 quarterback prospect by 247Sports.
- •Impressed by Clemson's coaching staff and campus atmosphere.
- •Clemson aims to build on a strong 2027 recruiting class.
- 11:16 PMYahoo Sports — Clemson, Dabo Swinney Land Prolific 2028 QB Prospect
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — 2028 QB Trace Hawkins picks Dabo Swinney, Clemson football over LSU, Lane Kiffin
- 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — Clemson lands its QB for 2028: Trace Hawkins is a Tiger
"Clemson has its quarterback for the 2028 class. Dabo Swinney and the Tigers went back into Georgia to land four-star Trace Hawkins. Deshaun Watson, Trevor Lawrence, Kharim Hughley and now Hawkins — all top Peach State signal callers who have committed to the Tigers in the modern era.
"Georgia standout Trace Hawkins pledged his future to the Tigers, giving Dabo Swinney a dual-threat playmaker and a championship-winning foundation for the program’s 2028 recruiting class.
"Four-star quarterback Trace Hawkins committed to Clemson football over LSU, Duke and other schools, and he is the Tigers' first 2028 recruit.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 11:16 PMClemson, Dabo Swinney Land Prolific 2028 QB Prospect
Georgia standout Trace Hawkins pledged his future to the Tigers, giving Dabo Swinney a dual-threat playmaker and a championship-winning foundation for the program’s 2028 recruiting class.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 10:35 PM2028 QB Trace Hawkins picks Dabo Swinney, Clemson football over LSU, Lane Kiffin
Four-star quarterback Trace Hawkins committed to Clemson football over LSU, Duke and other schools, and he is the Tigers' first 2028 recruit.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 10:33 PMClemson lands its QB for 2028: Trace Hawkins is a Tiger
Clemson has its quarterback for the 2028 class. Dabo Swinney and the Tigers went back into Georgia to land four-star Trace Hawkins. Deshaun Watson, Trevor Lawrence, Kharim Hughley and now Hawkins — all top Peach State signal callers who have committed to the Tigers in the modern era.
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