Miami and Clemson dueling to the wire for best commit in the Southeast
Four-star safety Jarrell Chandler is set to announce his college commitment on May 18, with Miami, Clemson, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt in contention. While Tennessee is the in-state favorite, Clemson and Miami have gained momentum late in the recruitment. The schools differ in how they plan to use Chandler, with Miami recruiting him as a linebacker and Clemson as a safety.
- ▪Jarrell Chandler is a four-star safety from Halls High School in Tennessee and one of the top prospects in the 2027 class.
- ▪He recorded 94 tackles, eight pass breakups, and seven offensive touchdowns during his junior season.
- ▪Miami is recruiting Chandler as a linebacker, while Clemson is pursuing him as a safety, highlighting a key difference in their pitches.
- ▪On3’s Chad Simmons notes that while Tennessee remains in contention, there is little confidence in their chances despite being the in-state option.
- ▪Vanderbilt is part of the final group but is not considered a serious contender in the race.
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