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Tigers get early Christmas present in 4-star safety

The Clemson coaching staff received an early Christmas present Tuesday afternoon.

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney likes to compare National Signing Day to Christmas Day and an early present came in the form of 4-star safety Isaiah Simmons of Olathe (KS) North Olathe. Simmons made the announcement via his Twitter account.

Simmons chose Clemson over one of the favorites in nearby Nebraska and Michigan. He had offers from Clemson, Michigan, Nebraska, Arizona St., Illinois, Iowa, Iowa St., Kansas, Kansas St., Louisville, Maryland, Minnesota and Missouri.

“I really just felt like it was home and it was the best opportunity for me with their safeties leaving.