Clemson assistant named recruiter of year

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Clemson's new recruiting director Todd Bates was named the nation's recruiter of the year by Rivals on Thursday.

Clemson ranked No. 2 in Rivals' 2020 rankings, which was its highest-ranking in that site's history.

Some of the biggest hauls from the 2020 group are where he coaches on the interior defensive line with No. 1-rated player Bryan Bresee and more elite prospects in Demonte Capehart and Tre Williams.

Bates is also credited as a main recruiter for E.J. Williams, Sergio Allen, Kevin Swint and Trent Howard.

247Sports rated Bates as the No. 2 recruiter nationally behind Ohio State's Brian Hartline in its metric.

Bates joined Clemson's staff from Jacksonville State (Al.) in 2017 after Dan Brooks retired. He was a three-year letterman at Alabama as a defensive end and a permanent co-captain for the 2004 season.

Definition of Hard Work Pays off @CoachToddBates @Rivals pic.twitter.com/TdcwHuzZC7

— Xavier Brewer (@CoachXBrew) February 6, 2020

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