Tayveon Wilson Soaks in Official Visit, Helps Recruit Trenches for 2026
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Clemson tight end commit Tayveon Wilson made the trip from West Virginia to the Upstate on May 30 for his official visit, and while he's no stranger to campus, the experience left a fresh impression on the 2026 recruiting class member.
“It was a great visit,” Wilson told ClemsonSportsTalk.com. “I saw and heard some new things that I hadn’t before despite being there a couple times already.”
The trip marked Wilson’s third stop in Tigertown. He was last in Death Valley when the Tigers rolled past Stanford 40–14 on September 28, 2024, and previously visited and competed at Dabo Swinney’s Camp last June. But this latest visit gave Wilson an even deeper look at the program beyond football.
"What stuck out to me the most were the benefits of the P.A.W. Journey program,” he said. “I plan on joining that when I get there. I feel like the program will really help me not just as a football player but as a person who can become successful in the real world.”
P.A.W. Journey — Clemson’s career development initiative for athletes — continues to be a differentiator on the recruiting trail, and for Wilson, it added another layer of affirmation to his commitment.
Wilson, a 6-foot-3, 215-pound versatile playmaker, was among 15 verbal commits and several prospects on campus for the Tigers' loaded recruiting weekend. The group included four five-star recruits in the 2026 class — linebacker Tyler Atkinson, offensive lineman Darius Gray, safety Joey O'Brien, and defensive lineman Bryce Perry-Wright.
The Tigers’ 2026 class is currently ranked No. 4 by Rivals, No. 5 by both ESPN and 247Sports Composite, and No. 9 according to On3. Wilson, one of four pass catchers currently committed, is viewed differently depending on the service: On3 has him as the No. 34 tight end nationally, while 247Sports ranks him as the No. 48 wide receiver. ESPN classifies him as the No. 17 athlete in the country.
He joins a strong group of offensive skill talent that includes four-star receivers Connor Salmin, Naeem Burroughs, and Gordon Sellars. The weekend also allowed Wilson an opportunity to connect and do some peer recruiting with uncommitted offensive targets, wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald, running back Jae Lamar, and offensive linemen Gray, Carter Scruggs, Ekene Ogboko, Leo Delaney, and Canon Pickett.
“I talked with a lot of recruits and [but I] mainly just tried to get some of the offensive linemen to commit,” Wilson said.
Offensive line coach Matt Luke has commitments from Chancellor Barclay, Grant Wise, Adam Guthrie, and Braden Wilmes but he could add two more to solidify the group.
While the recruiting push, camaraderie, and program exposure were major pieces of the visit, Wilson said the biggest takeaway from the weekend originally attracted him to the program.
“This visit also helped reinforce the family dynamic that they are very big on at Clemson,” he concluded.
