4-Star DB Sets First Visit to Clemson

Bryce Williams plans to attend Clemson's Elite Retreat next month.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Four-star cornerback Bryce Williams, a top recruit in the 2027 class, has included Clemson among his top six schools and plans to visit the campus for the first time next month during the school's Elite Retreat event.

Why it matters

Clemson's football program has had tremendous success recruiting top defensive back talent in recent years, and landing a commitment from Williams would be a major boost to their 2027 recruiting class.

The details

Williams, a 6-foot-2, 175-pound defensive back from Western, Florida, recently backed off a previous commitment to Florida State. He currently holds over 40 scholarship offers and is ranked the No. 178 overall prospect and No. 16 cornerback in the 2027 class by Rivals. As a junior, he recorded 22 tackles and one interception across nine games.

  • Williams plans to visit Clemson on March 7 for the school's Elite Retreat event.
  • He recently visited Florida for a Junior Day.

The players

Bryce Williams

A four-star cornerback in the 2027 recruiting class from Western, Florida.

Clemson

A prominent college football program known for its success in recruiting top defensive back talent.

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What they’re saying

“Williams also included the Tigers among his top six schools at the moment, along with Georgia, Syracuse, Florida, Nebraska and Texas.”

— Chad Simmons, Rivals' recruiting analyst (theclemsoninsider.com)

The takeaway

Clemson's ability to attract elite defensive back talent is a key factor in the program's sustained success, and landing a commitment from a top-ranked prospect like Bryce Williams would be a major recruiting win for the Tigers.