David Pollack’s Son Nicholas Pollack Commits to Clemson’s 2027 Class

The pledge underscores Clemson’s recruiting surge under Dabo Swinney as the Tigers’ 2027 class grew quickly and climbed in national rankings.

Overview

Nicholas Pollack, a three-star tight end from North Oconee High School, announced his commitment to Clemson on Monday, choosing the Tigers over Wake Forest, Cincinnati, East Carolina and Samford.
Pollack is listed near 6-foot-3 and 220–225 pounds and plays both tight end and linebacker in high school, giving Clemson positional flexibility and developmental upside.
His father, former Georgia star and ESPN analyst David Pollack, reacted publicly on X with a lighthearted post about adopting Clemson colors, drawing extra attention because of the family’s Georgia ties.
Pollack’s pledge came the same day Clemson added two four-star prospects and followed a major late-May visit weekend, bringing the class to about 18 commits and a No. 8 national ranking.
The continued run of recruits provides a counterpoint to Clemson’s 7–6 2025 season by showing momentum in class building and reinforcing the staff’s ability to sell the program to regional prospects.