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Tigers Today: Clemson picks up preferred walk-on commitment from quarterback

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Clemson picks up preferred walk-on commitment from quarterback

The Tigers added another member of the 2022 class on Tuesday ahead of signing day, this time in the form of a preferred walk-on quarterback.

Two-time South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year announced on Twitter he is headed to Clemson. The 6-foot-2, 170-pound quarterback from D W Daniel High School is not ranked by On3, but he did hold an offer from UAB.

“A dream come true! Thank you to everyone who has helped me develop as a person and an athlete,” he wrote in his commitment announcement.

The son of Danny Pearman, Clemson’s director of scouting, Trent Pearman led the Daniel Lions to a 14-0 record and a second consecutive Class AAA state title this year. He threw for over 3,700 yards and 45 touchdowns, while rushing for eight scores.

National Signing Day Eve notes and predictions for Clemson targets

All of the Clemson Tiger’s 2022 targets will have signed their National Letter of Intents.

On Wednesday, the program’s remaining targets in this class will publicly reveal their college decisions. Those prospects are Andrew PaulCaden StoryKeith Adams Jr. and T.J. Dudley.

With their announcements right around the corner, Clemson Sports provides the expected announcement times and finalists for each of these recruits, as well as our predictions.

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Four Clemson targets are slated to announce their decisions on National Signing Day on Wednesday.

This week, Clemson Sports went to Alabama to speak with two of those prospects — Caden Story and T.J. Dudley.

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Click here for the latest on Story and where we believe he will sign. Keep reading for tidbits on a trio of junior prospects, including a top-100 target who has Clemson as his leader.

Hoops scoop: Latest Clemson basketball team, recruiting intel

After more than a week off, Clemson returns to action Wednesday night for a huge home game against Florida State.

The Tigers staff sees the second half of the season as a great opportunity. Clemson has 11 games remaining and seven of those are at home. This next two weeks in particular are huge. FSU visits Feb. 2, with a trip to Georgia Tech on Feb. 5. Clemson then has three straight home games against North Carolina Feb. 8, Duke Feb. 10 and Notre Dame Feb. 12.

Can Clemson make the NCAA Tournament? What needs to happen? Clemson Sports senior writer Matt Connolly broke it down here.

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