IRMO, S.C. — Back in 2008, Dabo Swinney signed a "Dandy Dozen" which included quarterback Tajh Boyd and Sumter's Roderick McDowell. That was his first recruiting class after being named permanent head coach.
This week, another group of 12 has signed with Clemson, athough Swinney will be able to make additions to the class when the February signing period rolls around.
One of the 12 players who signed early is Dutch Fork receiver Antonio Williams. The reigning Mr. Richland Football County Player of the Year, Williams is ranked as a top five prospect in South Carolina and will come to Clemson with three 5A state championships and during his entire high school career, he lost just one game. Dutch Fork head coach Tom Knotts, who has coached some outstanding players in North and South Carolina, says Williams is the most dynamic player he has ever coached.
Williams says one of the reasons he signed with Clemson is its track record of putting receivers in the NFL. He and Adam Randall from Myrtle Beach are the only receivers currently in this class. Swinney also notes that Antonio can "do it all" as a receiver or a returner.