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Swinney: Trotter Jr. ‘as good a linebacker prospect as we’ve signed’

Clemson has signed plenty of standout linebackers during Dabo Swinney’s tenure as Clemson’s head coach, including guys like Stephone Anthony, B.J. Goodson, Tony Steward, Dorian O’Daniel and Ben Boulware, to name some.

So, the fact that Swinney believes his newest linebacker signee – Jeremiah Trotter Jr. – is as good of a player as the Tigers have signed at his position, is certainly saying something.

Trotter Jr., a five-star prospect per ESPN from Philadelphia Catholic League power St. Joseph’s Prep, inked with Clemson as part of its 2021 class when college football’s early signing period began on Dec.