Clemson Beats Out Rival South Carolina for Four-Star Edge Rusher

Just two days after the Clemson Tigers landed their first defensive end of the 2027 class — four-star Santana Harvey — the program has now landed another blue-chip prospect at the position.

On Monday afternoon, edge rusher Desmond Malpress announced his commitment to Clemson, choosing the Tigers over South Carolina, Florida State, Georgia Tech and Syracuse, with whom he had all official visits scheduled.

Malpress is rated a four-star prospect and ranks as the No. 147 overall player, the No. 16 player at his position and the No. 15 recruit in the state of Florida, according to the 247Sports Composite…

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