Phenix City, Ala., was big for Clemson last February when the Tigers signed the No. 1 prospect in Alabama in receiver Justyn Ross. On Friday the Tigers tapped into that talent pipeline again with a commitment from defensive back Ray Thornton.
Clemson offered the 6-foot-2, 195-pound Thornton on Thursday. He announced his commitment Friday afternoon.
"When I first found out I had it (offer), I was very excited because growing up that was one of my favorite schools," Thornton said. "I didn't have the offer but it was still one of my top schools. ... I was just excited because I've been working so hard to get it for a long time.