The wheels finally triggered into motion Thursday night for a prospect we have long associated with Clemson's recruiting class.

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Central (S.C.) Daniel's Misun "Tink" Kelley announced his decommitment from Virginia Tech.

Kelley (5-11, 177) pledged to the Hokies during the summer as a nickel defensive back. Virginia Tech offered after taking his cousin, Powdersville (S.C.) safety Thomas Williams.

Clemson secured a third cornerback commitment late in the summer, putting the ball in Dabo Swinney's hands as to whether the Tigers would find room for Kelley.

We began tracking Kelley again two weeks ago as area recruiter Mickey Conn expressed interest on Clemson's behalf.