Clemson linebacker signee Trenton Simpson is a perfect example of how hard work and patience can pay off.
The five-star prospect from Mallard Creek High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, realized a lifelong dream on Wednesday when he inked his letter of intent with the Tigers.
Simpson’s signature marked the culmination of a long recruiting process that saw him have to wait until four days before signing day to receive an offer from Dabo Swinney’s program.
“It’s unbelievable,” Clemson’s head coach said of Simpson. “I didn’t have a spot for him, and he was patient and it worked out.