Lawton Swann

Owner & Radio Show Host

Lawton Swann, a 2002 Clemson graduate, has more than 18 years of experience covering Clemson athletics. In 2004, Swann started with a $19 headset and a dream of providing Clemson sports content to Tiger fans around the world. Launching his first podcast in the fall of 2005, the Clemson Sports Talk brand was born. CST has been sydicated around the state of South Carolina and can be heard worldwide on iHeart Radio on Fox Sports Radio 1400.

Highly-Rated Defensive Lineman has Clemson in his Top Schools

Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 days ago by Lawton Swann

Bryce Perry-Wright isn’t in a hurry to make a decision, but the four-star defensive tackle from Buford High School has no shortage of interest in his recruitment.

Running Backs Trim Lists

7 days ago by Lawton Swann

Clemson’s Recruiting Approach Stands Out to Top OL Darius Gray

Football Recruiting ⋅ 12 days ago by Lawton Swann

Gray, a highly sought-after prospect, released a Top 12 list back in December and has now confirmed official visits to five programs, including Clemson.

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Clemson remains in the race for Golden State Star

Football Recruiting ⋅ 13 days ago by Lawton Swann

National interest in recruiting Simote Katoanga? is heating up, and Clemson is making sure the four-star defensive end knows he’s a priority.

Clemson Pushes for Kaiden Hall—Will the Tigers Win the Race?

Football Recruiting ⋅ 18 days ago by Lawton Swann

We recently caught up with one of the top defensive players in the 2026 class to talk about his relationship with the Tigers.

Elite Retreat Target: Four-Star Corner Eyes Clemson Visit

Football Recruiting ⋅ 23 days ago by Lawton Swann

As Clemson’s Elite Retreat approaches, we are tracking the recruitment of multiple priority targets—including some of those that current commits have told us are high on their radar.

Tiger Target Headed to Notre Dame

Football Recruiting ⋅ 24 days ago by Lawton Swann

Nation’s Top Linebacker Tyler Atkinson Weighs His Options

Football Recruiting ⋅ 25 days ago by Lawton Swann

The five-star linebacker from Grayson High School has been on college radars since he burst onto the scene as one of the top prospects in the 2026 class.

Elite Retreat Beckons as Bear McWhorter Weighs His Options

Football Recruiting ⋅ 26 days ago by Lawton Swann

The recruiting journey for Bear McWhorter has been a whirlwind of top-tier offers along with a growing list of key suitors.

Clemson Target Commits to Big 10 School

Football Recruiting ⋅ 28 days ago by Lawton Swann

A Dream Realized: Kameron Cody Lands Offer from Clemson

Football Recruiting ⋅ 29 days ago by Lawton Swann

The Tigers continue to work hard in the Peach State as Nick Eason dispenses another offer in Coastal Georgia.

Rising Star in the Peach State is at the Heart of a Recruiting Battle

Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann

For Thomas County Central High School star Camron Brooks, the recruiting process has been a blur. With offer after offer pouring in, it’s been tough for the four-star defensive end from Thomasville, Georgia, to even put out a list of top schools.

Four-Star Offensive Lineman Building Connections with Clemson, Looking Toward Future

Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann

As the 2026 recruiting cycle heats up, one name that's rising on the radar of college football programs across the country is Adam Guthrie, a massive 6’7, 292-pound offensive lineman from Washington Court House, Ohio.

Top Offensive Lineman Max Riley Trims List to Two

Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann

The recruitment journey of Max Riley, a standout offensive lineman from Avon Lake High School in Ohio, has taken a significant step forward.

Dabo’s Search for Defensive Excellence

Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann

Clemson’s search for a defensive coordinator led them to a familiar name in college football circles: Tom Allen. The former Penn State defensive coordinator and Indiana head coach was introduced in Tiger Town on Wednesday.

Wes Goodwin Out, Clemson Seeks New Defensive Coordinator

Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann

The curtain has closed on Wes Goodwin’s tenure as Clemson’s co-defensive coordinator after three seasons.

Keys to Victory: 12-Seed Clemson vs. 5-Seed Texas

Clemson Football ⋅ 2 mo ago by Lawton Swann

Each week, we review the game’s history, three keys to success, and Swanny’s prediction.

Goodwin says Sarkisian's Texas Offense a "Huge, Huge Challenge"

Clemson Football ⋅ 2 mo ago by Lawton Swann

Clemson defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin knows exactly what kind of challenge lies ahead when the Tigers take on Steve Sarkisian’s Texas Longhorns in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

The Long Road to Austin: How Clemson Proved the Doubters Wrong

Clemson Football ⋅ 2 mo ago by Lawton Swann

It’s hard to believe now, just days away from Clemson’s seventh trip to the College Football Playoff, that it all began with a humbling 34-3 loss to Georgia.

Five More Minutes: Cade Klubnik's Faith-Filled Journey to the Playoff

Clemson Football ⋅ 2 mo ago by Lawton Swann

The streamers were still falling, and the roar of the crowd at Bank of America Stadium had only just begun to quiet when Cade Klubnik took a moment to reflect on the improbable journey that brought Clemson to this point.