Clemson makes an impression on big Mississippi lineman

2026 Louisville (MS) Nanih Waiya offensive lineman Grant Kitchens attended the Dabo Swinney Football Camp in early June and also had the opportunity to take in Clemson for the first time.

Kitchens has begun to receive interest from several schools, including Florida and Mississippi State, and the Bulldogs have offered. He has received interest from the Tigers and had the opportunity to put on a show.

“It was a great experience overall,” Kitchens said. “It was good to learn and work with the offensive line coaches. I like the campus and the coaches.”

Kitchens had the opportunity to work with offensive line coach Matt Luke during the camp, and his most significant takeaway was how Luke’s coaching style matches Kitchens’ personality.

“He (Luke) pushed me to get better,” said Kitchens. “That’s what I like. I want to be pushed. I wanna be able to get better at the end of the day.”

Kitchens describes himself as a physical player on the field, and with the rising junior’s frame set at 6-foot-8, 308 pounds, he can certainly pack a punch.

Regarding a timeline for any potential decision, Kitchens wants to be committed by his senior year and hopes to have a list of preferred schools very soon.

The Tigers haven’t offered Kitchens yet and are working closely with him in the coming months, but an offer from Clemson would be significant to receive.

“An offer from Clemson would be amazing,” said Kitchens. “To have a chance to play for Clemson, Coach Dabo (Swinney), and Coach (Matt) Luke would be amazing! It’s a great program that has had success and with one of the best O-line coaches in the nation.

”Man, I just can’t put it into words how I would feel.”