Clemson didn’t just sign two quarterbacks early — it signed two very different answers to the same question: what does the next era at the position look like?
On Wednesday, Dabo Swinney turned signing-day formality into a full-on endorsement of four-star Tait Reynolds and three-star Brock Bradley, praising both as fits for Clemson’s long-standing quarterback blueprint — and raving about what makes each one distinct.
“If you track how we’ve recruited quarterbacks since I’ve been the head coach, you know, we were very, very diligent,” Swinney said. “We do a lot of due diligence… These two guys fit everything I was looking for in the position. And that’s Brock Bradley and Tait Reynolds.”
Brock Bradley: production, edge, and a “winner” tag
Bradley arrives from Spain Park (Alabama) with the kind of résumé Clemson traditionally values at quarterback: measurable production, steady decision-making, and—most importantly to Swinney—proof that he thrives in competitive environments…