Clemson hands out offer to under-the-radar RB in class of 2023

Clemson made an intriguing new offer in the class of 2023 on Saturday afternoon.

The Tigers offered a scholarship to running back Jamarius Haynes.

After a great conversation with @CJSPILLER I am Blessed to receive my first offer from Clemson University🟠🟣#clemson @coachski_ @Rivals @On3Recruits @ChadSimmons_ @ClemsonFB pic.twitter.com/lrt11ntEKt

— Jamarius Haynes (@JAYHaynes04) October 22, 2022

This is one of Haynes’ first FBS offers as he’s been under the radar throughout his recruitment. Haynes does not currently have a recruiting profile at any of the major recruiting services.

For Clemson, this type of late offer is coming from a coaching staff that is confident in its evaluation. The Tigers have a top-10 class nationally, according to 247Sports Composite rankings, but do not currently have a running back in this class.

Haynes lists himself at 6-foot, 180 pounds. He attends Handley High School in Roanoke, Alabama.

Here’s a look at one of Haynes’ touchdown runs from earlier this season:

Nice TD run by 2023 RB @JAYHaynes04 of Handley HS (Ala.) @GrindLab @YellowhammerFB @AverageJoesSpo1 @CM_gridiron pic.twitter.com/Fot6qaQpXq

— DexPreps (@DexPreps) September 18, 2022

Clemson is still young at the running back position, so it can afford to take a chance on a late-bloomer prospect like Haynes. Will Shipley and Phil Mafah are sophomores while Kobe Pace is just a junior. The Tigers also signed Keith Adams Jr. in the 2022 recruiting cycle.

Here are some highlights from Haynes’ junior season: