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Clemson will use five-star QB DJ Uiagalelei as scout-team Joe Burrow in practice

USA TODAY

Clemson five-star commit DJ Uiagalelei will get the opportunity to make an impact on the Tigers' national title pursuits before officially donning orange and purple.

The 18-year-old high school senior quarterback from Bellflower, California, will arrive on campus for early enrollment and play a special role on the Tigers' scout team for coach Dabo Swinney in preparation for the clash with the dynamic LSU offense.

"I talked to Dabo this weekend when I went out to Arizona for the game," Uiagalelei told 247Sports. "He’s like, 'You’re going to make a great Joe Burrow for us on Monday and Tuesday.