{
  "id": 15049534,
  "title": "Clemson offers 2028 RB averaging more than a first down per carry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/clemson-offers-2028-rb-averaging-more-than-a-first-down-per-carry",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T21:42:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/clemson-offers-2028-rb-averaging-214241829.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Clemson University has extended an academic and athletic offer to promising high school running back Kevin Hartsfield, as reported by Clemson Wire. The announcement was made by Hartsfield himself on social media, expressing gratitude for the Division 1 opportunity. Standing at 6 feet tall and weighing 200 pounds, Hartsfield has displayed exceptional performance this season with over 740 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns in just seven games. His average of 11.8 yards per carry is particularly noteworthy, as it translates to an average of a first down on every handoff, leaving ample room for additional yards. This efficiency surpasses even that of NFL running back Derrick Henry, who averaged 8.7 yards per carry during his high school career. Hartsfield's sophomore year saw him rush for an impressive 1,302 yards and 12 touchdowns, setting him apart from his predecessor Derrick Henry's high school performance. Outside of football, Hartsfield also excelled in track, running a 100-meter dash in 11.04 seconds. His skills and achievements have earned him over 50 offers from various colleges, placing him at No. 33 nationally on the 247Sports rankings, second among running backs, and fifth in his state of Georgia.",
  "summary": "Clemson entered the crowded recruitment of four-star running back Kevin Hartsfield, who has averaged 11.8 yards per carry this season.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}