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Venables' persistence paid off - Back When: Adrian Baker

The summer recruiting season is in full-swing. Unfortunately, real, live college football is still a couple of months away.

With that in mind, TheClemsonInsider is taking a look back at the recruitment of each returning player to the Clemson roster with the Back When series.

CB Adrian Baker, Hallandale, Fla. – RS Sophomore

Clemson was in contention for Baker when he committed to Florida State in July of 2012, before the start of his senior year at Chaminade-Madonna High School.

Led by defensive coordinator Brent Venables, Clemson continued its pursuit into the fall.