Recruits expected on campus for Clemson football’s 2026 Spring Game

Clemson football’s spring game on Saturday will still bring plenty of recruiting attention, even after hosting many top targets earlier this month for the Elite Retreat. While that event carried more weight on the calendar, the Orange and White game gives the staff another chance to evaluate and connect with prospects across multiple classes. Several 2028 recruits headline the group making their way to campus.

Four-star quarterback Trace Hawkins out of Calhoun, Georgia, is one of the biggest names expected. He’s already building a strong offer list that includes Clemson , Auburn, Florida, Indiana and others. Hawkins was recently at Tennessee on March 21 and is scheduled to return to Clemson again on April 11, making this his first of two spring visits.

Running back Michael Martin from Greenville continues to show consistent interest in the Tigers. The three-star tailback is set for his third visit in March alone. Duke and North Carolina have both been involved in his recruitment this spring, and he also has a Penn State visit coming up.

Offensive tackle Reece Wilmes is another name to watch, especially with his family connection. He’s the younger brother of Clemson freshman Braden Wilmes, who has turned heads during spring practice. The Kansas native already holds offers from programs like Arkansas, Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa State.