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Tar Heel State Recruits Take Note: Clemson's Roster-Building Blueprint
📍 Multiple·Wednesday, July 1, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
As Clemson's Ashton Hampton makes headlines for his role in shaping the Tigers' roster, North Carolina high school football programs are taking notice. Local coaches are studying Hampton's story, looking for ways to replicate his success in building their own rosters. At Charlotte's Myers Park High, coach Cameron Newton is emphasizing the importance of recruiting players with a strong work ethic, just like Hampton. Meanwhile, at Raleigh's Leesville Road High, coach Matt Martin is focusing on developing players with a similar 'team-first' mentality. With the 2024 recruiting class just around the corner, North Carolina's top programs are looking to Clemson's blueprint for inspiration.