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In a few months when he begins his college career, Trent Howard will be coached by a man whom his father played college football with.

Howard’s dad, Johnny, was teammates with Dabo Swinney at Alabama, including during its 1992 national championship season, and is extremely excited to see his son join Swinney’s program at Clemson.

“He is absolutely thrilled!” Howard told The Clemson Insider recently. “My dad thinks the world of Coach Swinney and his entire staff! I have been going to camp up there since the 7th grade and it has always felt like home!