Dabo Swinney has always had his coaches recruit their home area, as that has appeared his own affinity.

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Conventional wisdom holds that it’s hard to recruit the state of Alabama when the flagship Tide or Auburn want a prospect.

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Yet Clemson has picked its spots and experienced uncommon success in breaking through the Yellowhammer State borders.

In this feature, Tigerillustrated.com takes an inside look at the best Clemson has procured for specific states or geographic battlegrounds.

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