Clemson football recruiting goes after them slow, and yet life still comes at you fast.

The complexion of the Tigers' running back pursuits took a stark turn Thursday with an offer to Montgomery (Ala.) Catholic four-star Jeremiah Cobb.

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We can tell you running backs coach C.J. Spiller and offensive coordinator Brandon Streeter attended Cobb's practice Thursday, with Spiller conveying the offer afterward.

Tigerillustrated.com introduced Cobb (5-11, 185), ranked No. 140 nationally by Rivals.com, as a candidate when the staff first reached out in February.