Clemson football: The 2017 signee that got away

Clemson defensive end Justin Mascoll(7), left, defensive tackle Nyles Pinckney (44), and defensive end Logan Rudolph(34) line up during practice at the Poe Indoor Facility in Clemson Friday, December 13, 2019. The Tigers are preparing for the College Football Playoffs semi-final game with Ohio State University played in Glendale, Arizona on December 28, 2019. 2019 Cfp Semi Final Game Practice In Clemson

Clemson football has recruited and developed at an elite level for most of the last decade – even though recruiting rankings will not reflect that. According to the recruiting experts, the Tigers have had just two top-five classes under head coach Dabo Swinney.

Despite the lack of top five…