Clemson Football: 5 storylines to watch on Early National Signing Day 2019

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 16: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers reacts with players before their game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Memorial Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 16: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers reacts with players before their game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Memorial Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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CLEMSON, SC – SEPTEMBER 01: Defensive lineman K.J. Henry #13 of the Clemson Tigers reacts as he runs off the field with teammates safety Nolan Turner #24, linebacker Jalen Williams #30, defensive back Mario Goodrich #31, and defensive end Logan Rudolph #54 after the Tigers force a Furman Paladins fumble during the fourth quarter of the football game at Clemson Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SC – SEPTEMBER 01: Defensive lineman K.J. Henry #13 of the Clemson Tigers reacts as he runs off the field with teammates safety Nolan Turner #24, linebacker Jalen Williams #30, defensive back Mario Goodrich #31, and defensive end Logan Rudolph #54 after the Tigers force a Furman Paladins fumble during the fourth quarter of the football game at Clemson Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images)

2. Can the Tigers hold on to the No. 1 spot?

Speaking of the rankings, can Clemson football hold onto that No. 1 spot?

The Tigers were No. 2 behind Alabama before they picked up a commitment from 4-star LB Trenton Simpson this past weekend.

It seems the Tigers could finish anywhere between No. 1 and No. 3 when the 2020 recruiting cycle officially comes to a close.

5-star DE Jordan Burch could play a huge role in terms of the rankings if he commits to LSU or Alabama over Clemson. Georgia could also vault up and compete if the Bulldogs pick up his commitment.

Rankings truly don’t matter and Clemson is recruiting to its needs, not to a recruiting service’s thoughts, but it still would be a nice feather in the cap for the Tigers to finish with the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation.