Clemson lands commitment from 2022 linebacker Kobe McCloud

Clemson added another piece to its 2022 recruiting class on Wednesday as linebacker Kobe McCloud committed to the Tigers.

The Florida native, who is the younger brother of former Clemson receiver Ray-Ray McCloud, committed after wrapping up his official visit to Clemson this past weekend.

McCloud becomes the 16th member of Clemson’s 2022 class and is the fourth prospect to commit to the Tigers this month, joining receiver Cole Turner and defensive back Myles Oliver and Kylon Griffin. The Tigers also added a transfer portal addition earlier this month in Northwestern quarterback Hunter Johnson.

The addition of McCloud is an important one as the Tigers only had one linebacker in this class in Wade Woodaz after Jaren Kanak decommitted from the program and joined Brent Venables at Oklahoma.

Kobe McCloud to Clemson not a surprise

McCloud committed to FIU in August but informed us last week that he was no longer committed to the Panthers.

That opened the door for him to take an official visit to Clemson this weekend and also opened the door for him to commit to the Tigers.

Clemson is McCloud’s biggest offer on the table, and with his brother previously playing for the program, it seemed almost certain that he would end up as a part of this recruiting class as soon as the Tigers pulled the trigger with an offer.

“It was amazing,” McCloud told Clemson Sports recently about getting an offer from Clemson. “It felt like all the work I put in and all the film that I’ve put in, they’ve seen it. I feel like it’s a great opportunity that I’m blessed with. Looking forward to laying down the options and when signing day comes up, I’ll be ready to make my decision.”

As it turns out, McCloud was ready to make his decision even before signing day.

“When my brother was playing, I went up there so many times. I kind of know the environment, the culture that Clemson has to offer. I’ve been to so many games, big games… the national championship game, I was at,” McCloud said.

“I just know the Clemson culture and family like the back of my hand. It’s a blessing to have something you’re familiar with.”