Tae Harris commits to Clemson; Bluechip defensive back locks in decision

Cedartown (Georgia) four-star defensive back Tae Harris committed to Clemson on Monday

The Clemson Tigers have a top-three recruiting class nationally early in the 2025 cycle.

And Dabo Swinney added to that haul Monday with a key defender.

Cedartown (Georgia) four-star defensive back Tae Harris, a bluechip cornerback and safety prospect, announced his commitment to the Tigers on social media.

"First and foremost I want to thank God without him I am nothing," he wrote. "A special thank you to my mom for molding me and all the sacrifices you have made for me to be in this position I am today. Family and friends much love for the support through this wild journey. After a great recruiting experience and long months of searching where i fit the best for me and my family, I have decided to further my education and football career at the University of Clemson." 

ALL IN!!🐅
ALL GOD!🙏🏽@ClemsonFB pic.twitter.com/VSeeE4V5SP

— Tae Harris (@taeharris27) March 18, 2024

Harris is rated the nation's No. 11 safety (No. 125 overall) by 247Sports and the No. 26 cornerback (No. 194 overall) by On3. 

The 6-foot, 195-pound versatile athlete committed to Clemson over offers from Auburn, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, USC and others.

Harris the 11th commitment in Clemson's 2025 class, a group that is ranked No. 3 nationally and led by three top-50 prospects (all of whom are front-seven prospects) - Southern (North Carolina) defensive lineman Isaiah Campbell, South Florence (South Carolina) defensive lineman Amare Adams and Maury (Virginia) edge-rusher Ari Watford. 

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