Although the end result with Syracuse wasn’t what Clemson wished, it was nonetheless a formidable day on the recruiting entrance. One of many prime guests on Saturday was 2027 OL Peyton Miller (6-5, 270) of Anna (TX), who is taken into account one of many prime abilities in Texas. Miller has been excessive on the Tigers because the summer season, however a chance for momentum arrived with a game-day go to.
Heading into the matchup, Miller was impressed with the setting of Clemson, noticing the tailgating for miles, together with the stadium bringing power within the first half.
What occurs when all of that power is all of a sudden halted?
The lightning delay, paired with a loss that has left a collective bitter style within the fan base, isn’t a really perfect ingredient for a profitable go to. Nevertheless, Miller considered issues otherwise. He noticed a locker room of gamers who actually care about their teammates, and the mindset was an enormous standout to the four-star prospect.
“They could have misplaced, however as a recruit, to see that these gamers actually care about it, they’ve a unique mindset than lots of people, and you’ll inform they wish to win and succeed with each other,” Miller clarified. “So in my eyes, I used to be grateful to see how these gamers reacted to a loss and the way they went about themselves afterwards.”
The emotion from Clemson, and Dabo Swinney particularly, has been a viral second from Saturday, and that was one thing Miller was grateful to see.
“These gamers care greater than you’d know, and that’s one thing that pulls my consideration as a result of it’s the identical manner with my workforce,” Miller stated. “Despite the fact that they misplaced, it was nonetheless a tremendous expertise to see how the workforce and Coach Swinney actually care about their program.”
After the sport, Miller and offensive line coach Matt Luke had the chance to spend a while collectively, and the private contact of Luke’s recruiting that has made him stand out shone by means of throughout Miller’s go to. Luke has additionally executed a great job of incorporating Miller’s household into the recruiting course of, which has created a stronger relationship between the Tigers and one among their prime 2027 targets.
“Coach Luke, his spouse, Coach Cramer, and I went to eat collectively, and it was nice, as they’re among the most down-to-earth folks you’ll meet,” the Texas prospect defined. “These relationships have continued to develop since that open contact interval, they usually make an ideal effort to recruit me. The connection they’ve with my dad and mom is nice as properly, so I’d say that the connection is rising in an ideal route.”
Miller plans to go to Texas A&M, SMU, Arizona State, Penn State, and Texas to shut the season, however it’s protected to say the Tigers completed their mission with the Anna prospect this weekend. He confirmed his intention to return to campus for the spring and summer season and left campus with a great feeling.
“The Tigers maintain a excessive spot on my listing,” he gushed. “I can’t wait to get again this spring and this summer season some extra as a result of it’s all the time a good time to be in Clemson.”
