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In last week’s Monday Insider, we laid out in considerable detail how Clemson pulled a coup signing of five-star offensive tackle Tristan Leigh – what Rivals.com national analyst Mike Farrell dubbed “stunning,” and regional analyst Adam Gorney tabbed as the surprise of the cycle.

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Among our exclusive behind-the-scenes nuggets were the impression made by university president Jim Clements conducting Leigh’s virtual gameday visit, and the impact of Dabo Swinney’s one-on-one FaceTime call with the prospect the week before the early signing period.