Coveted LB Dee Crayton officially signs with Clemson

Alpharetta (Ga.) Denmark four-star linebacker Dee Crayton has officially signed his national letter of intent.

Crayton held his signing ceremony last week. His paperwork was one of the first to come in on Wednesday morning to kick off the early signing period.

Crayton is the No. 300 overall prospect in the 2023 On3 Consensus rankings for the class of 2023. He committed to the Tigers back on June 18.

Crayton was sold on Clemson’s culture and standards when he committed.

“The way Clemson develops their players, they prioritize developing the players that they recruit,” Crayton said. “They don’t get into the transfer portal. They are focusing on the main thing, which is the players on their roster. They’re trying to pull the best out of you every day. They prioritize the classroom as much as they do stuff on the field. There are great players around me and we’re going to push ourselves. That’s going to pay off when you see us against other teams on Saturdays.”

Scouting summary: Off-ball linebacker who excels as a blitzer and run defender. Measured at around 6-foot-1.5, 215 pounds prior to his senior season. Plays on the edge and as an inside linebacker for his high school. Projects in an off-ball role, likely inside, at the next level. Instinctive and physical. Best when moving forward. Reads plays quickly and tackles with authority as a run defender. Also shows good timing as a blitzer. Will need to develop in coverage, where he looks to have average play speed. Lacks length with a 6-foot-1 wing-span and 30-inch arms. Younger for the class, not turning 17 years old until August of his senior year.