Clemson football recruiting class of 2025: Top 3 recruits Dabo Swinney bought this offseason

Being a powerhouse in the college football landscape, Clemson has always boasted of a strong recruiting class in every cycle. It's probably the only program in the realm that had a head coach who negates the use of the transfer portal and focuses more on traditional recruiting.

The Tigers’ class of 2025 is no exception to what the program’s recruitment has always looked like. Following a disappointing 2023 college football season, it was crucial for the program to intensify its recruitment at the high school level and that is already bringing some results.

Here's a look at the top three recruits Clemson had added to their class of 2025 as the offseason rounds up.

Top three recruits in Clemson's class of 2025

#1 Amare Adams, DL

Amade Adams is one of the top defensive linemen in the class of 2025. He is ranked the No. 5 prospect nationally in the position and No. 35 nationally by 247Sports. The 6-foot-3 athlete is also ranked the No. 1 prospect from the state of South Carolina.

Adams is a formidable and dynamic front-line defender, consistently showcasing explosive quickness with a seamless transition from speed to power. His adept hand usage effectively disrupts passing lanes and has the potential to improve his extension for greater effectiveness.

He had offers from the likes of Auburn, Alabama, Florida and Arkansas before giving his commitment to Clemson.

#2 Isaiah Campbell, DL

Isiah Campbell is another top defensive lineman recruit for Clemson in the class of 2025. He is ranked the No. 37 prospect nationally and No. 6 in his position by 247Sports. He is also the No. 2 recruit in the class of 2025 from the state of North Carolina.

Campbell is a versatile defensive lineman capable of being utilized in multiple schemes on the gridiron. He shows adequate get-off speed and possesses the burst to move laterally. He also demonstrates a keen understanding of how to find and exploit leverage.

He gave his commitment to the Tigers despite offers from reputable programs like Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, LSU and a couple of others.

#3 Ari Watford, Edge

Ari Watford is one of the top edge-rushers in the class of 2025. The Norfolk, Virginia native is ranked the No. 54 prospect in the class of 2025 by 247Sports. He's also the No. 5 prospect in his position and No. 1 from Virginia.

Watford is a versatile athlete who stands out with his exploits on the gridiron. His physical attributes and combined performance reinforce this status as a top prospect. He demonstrates exceptional hands and boasts an impressive array of moves against opposing offenses.

He gave his commitment to Clemson despite offers from Georgia, Florida, Ohio State, Notre Dame and a host of others.