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Blake Vinson

Offensive Tackle

Position:	Offensive Tackle
Ht./Wt.:	6-5, 300 lbs
Hometown:	Ocala, FL
High School:	North Marion
Class:	Freshman (RS)
Exp:	RS
Years:	2017 - 2018
Major:	Pre-Business

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B I O

Enrolled in January 2017.

In High School: Rated as the No. 14 prospect in the region by Scout … rated the No. 358 prospect in the nation by 247 sports, No. 35 at his position ... committed to Clemson on Jan. 31, 2016 ... one of the top players at The Open regional event in Charlotte in the summer of 2016, he then was chosen for “The Opening” in Oregon ... earned a lot of attention at the Charlotte event because he played all five offensive line positions ... one of three offensive linemen in the Tigers’ 2017 class ... also considered Florida, Tennessee and Georgia ... team was 10-2 his junior year and reached the state playoffs ... played for Willie Offord as a senior ... team was 8-3 his sophomore year and reached the state playoffs ... wore #72 in high school ... recruited by Jeff Scott.

Personal: Majoring in pre-business ... born March 15, 1998.

*Courtesy Clemson Media Guide

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