RJ Clem, a 6‑foot‑6, 265‑pound offensive lineman from Logansport, Indiana, has been generating quiet buzz among college football recruiters despite being unranked by 247Sports.
Clem plays for Logansport High School and is listed as an offensive tackle, a position that highlights his size and technique on the line.
A Big Ten breakthrough
Michigan State became the first Big Ten program to extend an offer, marking a significant milestone in Clem’s recruitment and placing the Spartans at the forefront of his emerging profile.
The offer list also includes Wake Forest, Central Michigan, Liberty, Western Michigan, New Mexico, and the Ivy League trio of Yale, Harvard and Princeton.
Official visits and Ivy League interest
Yale is the only school that has scheduled an official visit with Clem, underscoring the Ivy League’s keen interest in the Indiana prospect and adding a layer of prestige to his decision-making process.
Coaches view Clem as a rare blend of length and power that can translate to the offensive line in the Power Five, making him an attractive target for programs seeking depth and upside.
His unrated status means he could develop into a sleeper pick if he continues to refine his technique, prompting mid‑major programs to aggressively pursue his commitment.
The competition for Clem’s signature reflects a broader trend where traditional powerhouses are reaching into smaller markets to secure talent that might otherwise slip through the cracks, reshaping recruiting dynamics across the nation.