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5-star, nation's No. 1 DE commits to Clemson

POWDER SPRINGS, Ga. – Clemson has landed its fifth consecutive commitment from a five-star prospect in the 2020 class.

Five-star defensive end Myles Murphy, one of the nation’s top players, announced his commitment to the Tigers on Friday night during halftime of his team’s spring game at Hillgrove High School in Powder Springs, Ga.

The 6-foot-4, 260-pound edge rusher chose Clemson over his other finalist, Auburn. Murphy also had offers from Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, Michigan, Penn State and Virginia Tech among others.

Murphy is ranked as high as the No. 1 defensive end and No.