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Clemson LB commit reopens his recruitment

Clemson LB commit reopens his recruitment


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Rahshaun Smith - Middle Linebacker
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Height: 6-3   Weight: 240   Hometown: Bradenton, FL (IMG Academy HS)   Class: 2016
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5-star linebacker recruit Rahshaun Smith has de-committed from Clemson on Thursday afternoon.

Smith explained his reasoning via his Twitter account. "It is with a heavy heart but clear conscience that I announce that I have decided to de-commit from Clemson University and reopen my recruiting process. With all due respect to Coach Swinney, Coach Venables, and the entire Clemson staff and community, at this time this is just what's best for me and my recruiting down the line. After speaking with Coach Swinney I fully understand the protocol for committed prospects wanting to visit other schools officially. Due to my need to explore all of my options and make sure that wherever I sign is 100% where I want to attend, I must take other visits. Since this is not allowed by Clemson, I have made my decision. I will however still visit Clemson at a date TBD. I ask at this time that all who are concerned in this matter would please respect my decision. I will not be conducting or accepting any interview request or giving any further explanation. God Bless Us All."

Smith plans to take official visits to the following schools: Auburn (Nov. 14), Clemson, LSU (Oct. 17) and Miami according to ESPN's Gerry Hamilton. He might take a fifth official visit as Alabama and Kentucky are two schools in the running.

As a junior, Smith had 111 tackles, ten tackles for loss, three sacks and two interceptions.

He has national offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Boston College, Clemson, Connecticut, Florida, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Miami, Michigan, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Oregon State, Penn State, Rutgers, South Carolina, Tennessee, USC, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Wisconsin and others.

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jsebe10®
spacer I think BV can still land this kid
NortherTiger
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jsebe10®
spacer Not saying he's locked. Saying BV can still work him
NortherTiger
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gvillenative
spacer Sounds like it was not his decision to decommit***
Tiger Woods
spacer Re: Sounds like it was not his decision to decommit***
jsebe10®
spacer Re: Sounds like it was not his decision to decommit***
Wytiger
spacer sayimg 99.9 is signaling you aren't
truetiger1998
spacer Re: sayimg 99.9 is signaling you aren't
Tigerman1978
spacer all's OK since he's a young man needing more time & visits.
lightbulbbill®
spacer All in....is all in.***
gotigers37®
spacer Re: All in....is all in.***
HJ4CU
spacer Taking your time to make a life changing decision
BentZero
spacer He should have thought abt that before commiting.
Rowdyman
spacer Thanks Korncoot . . . more insightful drivel from you.***
Rocky the Tiger
spacer Dear Mr. Smith
haynous®
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spacer Did awbarn finally make their $$$ offer?***
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oriyah10
spacer Re: Clemson LB commit reopens his recruitment- dont care
74TIGER
spacer He's gone if he takes just one visit, and so it should be.
Rowdyman
spacer He decommitted....what else should he do?
CUgrad2011
spacer Really?, Swinney's rule in no more visits after commiting.
Rowdyman
spacer Not the rule
CUgrad2011
spacer Re: Really?, Swinney's rule in no more visits after commiting.
deroberts
spacer I agree, it is in his best interest to look at all options.
ClemBert®
spacer Too bad, he knew better.
Rowdyman
spacer Re: Too bad, he knew better.
deroberts
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clemtiger117
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tiger4x4
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deroberts
spacer They never come back after decommit
thetigerdaddy®
spacer Keep showing him the love - Clemson is a choice that
Rocky the Tiger
spacer It's fine guys, he'll be back and maybe with friends.
ancientorange
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spacer the latest on Rahshaun Smith via David Hood
TonyCrumpton®
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clemnorth
spacer i have no problem with that. Kid handling it fine
MDT1GER
spacer Get real and relax...
CUallen2275
spacer Maybe he signs maybe he doesn't
tlever
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HendrixTiger
spacer Well. Shxt.
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Dugatiger®
spacer I am ot sure if he reads these boards....
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spacer Weannie . . .
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