Progrums

Clemson Rolls Out the Red Carpet for ‘Slim’ Leavell

After extending an offer to three-star cornerback Nash Johnson III, Clemson has quickly followed up by offering Brandon “Slim” Leavell during his unofficial visit. Leavell, standing 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds, flashed versatility at Goodpasture Christian School with 35 catches for 735 yards and 12 receiving touchdowns, plus four interceptions on defense. Rated three stars by most services, he’s projected as a cornerback at the next level and ranks No. 598 overall, No. 44 among athletes on 247Sports, and No. 727 at his position on On3. His recruitment skyrocketed this spring, amassing 24 offers in three months, including interest from powerhouse programs like Florida, Auburn, Ole Miss, and Indiana. He’s lined up official visits to Tennessee, Clemson, NC State, Florida State, and Florida this May and June, with On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine giving Clemson a 28.4% chance to land him. If he opts elsewhere, Clemson still has eyes on four-star backs Jayden Aparicio-Bailey and Bryce Williams.

Move over, Springsteen—Clemson’s got a new “Born to Recruit” anthem. Who knew that offering a three-star kid could feel like orchestrating a Broadway production? They’ve got more visits lined up than a Kardashian cruise schedule. And that “Slim” moniker? Perfect for a cornerback who’s too slender to resist schmoozing at Power Four schools. You can almost hear Coach Dabo humming show tunes while flipping through film study—because nothing says “national recruiting darling” like cramming 24 offers into one semester. Let’s see if Slim Leavell trades his unofficial visits like baseball cards or if he’ll actually binge-watch Clemson’s chapel highlights on YouTube before picking his dream school. Recruiting’s the new reality TV—stay tuned for the finale, complete with confetti and tearful speeches.