Clemson Football Recruiting: 3 Reasons Darnell Jeffries will commit to Tigers

By Anthony Messenger | May 6, 2017

Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive tackle D.J. Reader (48) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma Sooners in the third quarter of the 2015 CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 22, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley watches from the sideline during the Clemson Tigers and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets game at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 22, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley watches from the sideline during the Clemson Tigers and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets game at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Georgia pipeline

Under Dabo Swinney, the Tigers have recruited exceptionally well in the state of Georgia. Since taking over as head coach at Clemson in 2008, Swinney has signed 34 peach state prospects.

Swinney and his staff are showing no signs of slowing down either, as they currently hold commitments from the No.1 overall player in the state of Georgia, Trevor Lawrence, and the No. 11 overall player in Georgia, Justin Mascoll.

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Clemson success recruiting the state of Georgia is well documented, however, these peach state native’s impact on the field is all the more impressive.

Former Clemson greats such as Deshaun Watson, Vic Beasley, Brandon Thompson and Grady Jarrett hail from Georgia. While the coaching staff does not deliberately look to make Georgia guys more successful than others, it doesn’t hurt that these individuals perform well.

Jeffries will find a home away from home at Clemson as there will be 18 players on the 2017-2018 roster from the state of Georgia.

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