RW Recruiting Game of the Week: All Eyes on 4-Star Safety Ladarian Clardy as He Nears Decision Date
This week, The Rebel Walk takes on Florida for our RW Recruiting Game of the Week as the Bay High Tornadoes take on the Escambia Gators. Both teams are coming off a bye week, as well as a loss, making this game an opportunity for each to change their respective courses.
For the Ole Miss Rebels, it is no secret their eyes will be focused on Escambia and its 4-star safety Ladarian Clardy. Holding well over 43 offers, he is one of Ole Miss’ priority targets in 2025 and is just nine days away from making his final commitment on September 21st.
September 21st🙏🏽🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/eZLc61UySH
— Ladarian Clardy (@_ladarian34) September 11, 2024
The Rebels have been working overtime to earn the services of the 6-foot, 180-pound Clardy, the No.15 safety in the country, who has been quite dynamic already this season, averaging 7 tackles per game.
We back🦈🦈 @Lane_Kiffin pic.twitter.com/xKg9gr0KrL
— Ladarian Clardy (@_ladarian34) August 31, 2024
In addition to his athletic skillset, the two-way player is known for his aggressiveness, so it is no wonder he has been nicknamed ‘The Squirrel.’
As a sophomore in 2022 at Escambia, Clardy helped his team make it to the second round of the playoffs. He notched 55 total tackles, recorded eight pass breakups, three forced fumbles and two interceptions while playing the safety position. On the other side of the ball, he also tallied 547 return yards during that season and scored four touchdowns.
Last season in 2023, Clardy closed his junior year campaign with 57 tackles, eight pass breakups and four interceptions on a stout Escambia defense. The Gators finished 8-4 on the season and made an appearance in Florida’s 3S Regional Finals. Clardy was also a playmaker for the offense, tallying 154 yards of total offense and four TDs.
Know I’m one of them 1’s😤 pic.twitter.com/AKUFtVRwjD
— Ladarian Clardy (@_ladarian34) September 1, 2024
Tonight under the lights, expect the ‘Clardy Chaos’ in full force. He’s another exciting Ole Miss prospect you can’t help but want to watch, regardless of which side of the ball he is playing.
We look forward to bringing you all the highlights from tonight’s match up! Kickoff from Emmitt Smith Stadium is at 6:00 pm CT.
Lee Ann Herring-Olvedo
Lee Ann is the Director of Recruiting for The Rebel Walk. She is a veteran SEC sports journalist and NFL content writer. She is also the Sr. Editor for MESPORTS digital. Herring-Olvedo is a Brown University graduate who loves good cigars, good games, and a smooth glass of bourbon — not necessarily in that order.
