Defensive End Commits to Tigers

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CLEMSON -- According to MickyPlyler.com, Gaines Adams of Fork Union Prep, VA has committed to the Tigers.

Adams, who is 6-6 and 235 pounds, played high school football for Greenwood (SC) Cambridge Academy and reportedly committed to the Tar Heels earlier this month.

However, on Tuesday Adams decided to commit to Clemson over North Carolina. He also had interest from Michigan State, Maryland, Florida, NC State, and South Carolina.

“Adams is a player that schools did not know a lot about coming out of high school,” said recruiting analyst Mickey Plyler. “ This is a great example of a kid that improved his stock through a year in prep school. He has a big frame and a very good upside.”

In 10 games this season as a defensive end, Adams had 58 tackles and 19 sacks while also playing tight end for Coach John Shuman at Fork Union. In high school Adams, recorded 22 sacks on defense and had over 1300 receiving yards on offense as a wide receiver.

Adams was recruited by Clemson assistant Ron West.

2002 Football Commitments

1 DL Cory Groover 6-3 235 Hannah-Pamplico

2 LB Brandon Jamison 6-2 220 SW Miss JUCO

3 LB Kelvin Morris 6-3 225 SW Miss JUCO

4 QB Will Proctor 6-3 190 Winter Park, FL

5 LB Anthony Waters 6-3 205 Lake View, SC

6 DE Irvin Brisker 6-7 240 Conyers, GA

7 ATH Gerald McCloud 6-3 185 Jacksonville, FL

8 WR Ty Zimmerman 6-4 195 Fork Union Prep, VA

9 OL Roman Fry 6-4 255 Ironton, OH

10 P/PK Cole Cason 6-0 165 Roswell, GA

11 OL Tim Debeer 6-6 270 Atlanta, GA

12 RB Reggie Merriweather 5-10 190 North Augusta

13 DB Larry Williams 5-11 175 Tallahassee, FL

14 DB Jeff Francoeur 6-4 195 Lilburn, GA

15 OL Dustin Fry 6-2 295 Summerville

16 OL Brad Lee 6-4 265 Hephzibah GA

17 DB Chris Carter 5-11 174 Kannapolis NC

18 DL Brandon Cannon 6-4 250 Stone Mou. GA

19 DL Vontrell Jamison 6-8, 260 Holly Hill SC

20 LB Donnell Clark 6-2, 245 Griffin GA

21 DE Gaines Adams 6-6, 235 Fork Union Prep, VA

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