Clemson is an attractive program to prospective candidates.
Tom Allen provided more proof as to why.
Dabo Swinney provided a peek behind the curtain on Wednesday about how he conducted his coaching search for a defensive coordinator.
He alluded to the in-depth discussions Swinney had with various representatives from the collegiate and NFL levels as he built his list.
Once he had completed a shortlist of coaches, those on it made sure to let Swinney know they were available, ready to leave their current job to take the defensive reins at Clemson.
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Ultimately, Allen was the guy for Swinney, making it his third consecutive year with an external hire outside the program.