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Reports of Clemson Football's death in recruiting might have been greatly exaggerated.

As the Tigers suffered a half-dozen decommitments last fall and summer, questions justifiably surfaced about their viability in this transactional landscape.

Culture and principles are well and good. But it's a bottom-line business, and if you can't close the deal with talent, then that's a problem.

But it's a new day for Clemson Football, as it enjoys the nation's No. 2 ranked recruiting class currently. And with more highly-regarded commitments on the way.

CLEMSON ENJOYING NATION's No. 2 RECRUITING CLASS, BUT TIGERS NOT DONE (For subscribers-only)