Calhoun quarterback Trace Hawkins has announced his commitment to Clemson University, giving the Tigers one of their earliest pledges for the 2028 recruiting class.
Hawkins made his commitment Thursday evening, choosing the Tigers over LSU. He also held offers from Duke, Kentucky, Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech.
Hawkins said Clemson stood out from the moment he first visited campus.
Hawkins enters his junior season at Calhoun High School with an impressive 21-6 record as the Yellow Jackets’ starting quarterback. He burst onto the statewide scene as a freshman in 2024, leading Calhoun to the GHSA Class AAA state championship — the fifth football state title in school history.
Now preparing for his junior campaign, Hawkins will look to add to an already accomplished high school career while carrying the momentum of his commitment to one of the nation’s premier college football programs.
