Nation's top recruit Clowney picks South Carolina

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Steve Spurrier's 2011 recruiting class got a huge boost from the top rated high school football player in the country

By: AP | CountOn2.com
Published: February 14, 2011

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) - Top football recruit Jadeveon Clowney has ended the suspense and picked South Carolina over Clemson and Alabama.

The defensive end from South Pointe High School in South Carolina is considered the country's top prospect and was sought by schools from coast to coast. But the 6-foot-6, 250-pound senior took a different path than other recruits, delaying his decision
from national signing day on Feb. 2 until Monday, his 18th birthday.

Recruiting analysts thought Clowney had long favored the Gamecocks. Former teammates Stephon Gilmore and DeVonte Holloman start in the secondary, and South Pointe linemate Gerald G. Dixon signed earlier this month.

Clowney made it official at his school Monday with his family, dozens of reporters and ESPN cameras on hand to watch.recruit Jadeveon Clowney has ended the suspense and picked South Carolina over Clemson and Alabama.

The defensive end from South Pointe High School in South Carolina is considered the country's top prospect and was sought by schools from coast to coast. But the 6-foot-6, 250-pound senior took a different path than other recruits, delaying his decision from national signing day on Feb. 2 until Monday, his 18th birthday.

Clowney made it official at his school Monday with his family, dozens of reporters and ESPN cameras on hand to watch.