Clemson Commit Named One of Top 50 ‘Freaks’ of 2023 Recruiting Class

247Sports has ranked the Top 50 ‘Freaks’ of the 2023 recruiting class, with a Clemson commit making the cut. However, the commit that made it might surprise you.

No, it’s not Peter Woods, Chris Vizzina or Vic Burley. In fact, it is OL commit Zechariah Owens, who ranks No. 34.

“Two things caught our attention with Zechariah Owens. The first is him doing a running front flip into a swimming pool at nearly 6-foot-6, 365 pounds. The second is the fact that he loves skating at roller rinks on the weekends. According to Owens, once he puts on the skates he stands almost 7-feet tall. That means he’s be pretty coordinated to glide around and not fall down. Owens played all over the line as a junior at Mcdonough (Ga.) Eagle’s Landing Chrisitna. His teammate, Top247 tackle DJ Chester, also challenged for a spot on this year’s Freaks List as he too is a mammoth of a human who can bend and pull. Owens selected Clemson over Penn State and Alabama on July 4, citing Dabo Swinney’s faith and vision as a big reason why he wants to be a Tiger.“

Owens, a 4-star prospect, currently ranks No. 170 overall in the Composite Rankings, but 247 ranks him No. 75 overall and as the 12th best tackle prospect in the class.