Clemson adds three-star cornerback Shelton Lewis to class of 2023

Clemson, South Carolina - Peach state cornerback Shelton Lewis committed to Clemson football on Monday, helping the program climb up the 2023 recruiting rankings.

Shelton Lewis commits to Clemson football becoming their 19th commit of the 2023 recruiting class.
Shelton Lewis commits to Clemson football becoming their 19th commit of the 2023 recruiting class.  © Collage: Screenshot / Twitter / SheltonLewis14

The Tigers are back in the No. 1 spot in the ACC conference recruiting rankings after landing yet another talented recruit.

Three-star cornerback Shelton Lewis picked Clemson over offers from North Carolina and Pittsburgh, where he was once a verbal Panther commit.

A 5-foot-11 prospect out of Georgia, he is a versatile player who also has experience at both quarterback.

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In his latest season at Stockbridge High School, he totaled 31 tackles and eight pass-breakups with a total of 109 rushing yards as a junior.

A two-sport athlete, Lewis is also a track and field star. He won the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) class 5A 400 meters title with a time of 48.04 last year as a junior.

Lewis is the Tiger's 19th commitment and third cornerback to join the class of 2023, alongside four-star players Branden Strozier and Avieon Terrell.

In the national recruiting rankings, Clemson climbed up to the No. 7 spot, ahead of Miami and LSU.

Cover photo: Collage: Screenshot / Twitter / SheltonLewis14

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