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Venables feels blessed to coach his son

Asked how special it will be to see his son in a Clemson uniform, Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables flashed a big smile.

Venables’ face lit up as he talked about the chance to coach his son Jake, a four-star linebacker who is now officially a member of Clemson’s football program.

“I’m blessed beyond belief to be able to have an opportunity to do that,” Venables told The Clemson Insider recently. “What Dad gets to do that…”

Jake committed to Clemson on Dec. 18, 2016 — his dad’s birthday. A top-five prospect in South Carolina per 247Sports, Jake was one of 15 players who signed with Clemson last month on Dec.