CLEMSON — Clemson football and coach Dabo Swinney added their second defensive lineman in the 2026 recruiting class with the commitment of three-star JR Hardrick .

The 6-foot-6, 231-pounder from South Pittsburg High in Tennessee is rated the No. 26 player in the state by the 247Sports Composite rankings. Hardrick chose Clemson over Virginia, Mississippi State and Louisville. He announced his commitment on X on June 5.

Hardrick helped South Pittsburgh to a 12-4 record last season. He joins three-star Kameron Cody as Clemson's two defensive lineman commitments. Hardrick is also the second player to commit to Clemson within the past two days, joining four-star offensive lineman Leo Delaney .

Swinney's 2026 class is ranked No. 3 nationally, according to the 247Sports Composit

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