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Swinney on Uiagalelei: ‘He can do anything’

Everybody knows that five-star Clemson quarterback signee DJ Uiagalelei has elite arm talent and is exceptional at throwing the football, but because he is so excellent as a passer, his athleticism and running ability can sometimes get overlooked.

Uiagalelei (6-5, 243) is considered a pro-style quarterback or pocket passer by the major recruiting services but can also be a dynamic dual-threat weapon when he wants to. Not only did he pass for 10,496 yards and 127 touchdowns in his high school career at St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.), but he also rushed for 1,103 yards and 18 touchdowns while averaging 6.