While Clemson turned the page awhile ago, the passing of National Signing Day formally puts the 2021 cycle on the clock.

Fair to say the Tigers are already off to a pretty, pretty good start there.

Each recruiting class is a marathon and not a sprint, which is why we always caution against reading too much into the jackrabbits each cycle – see Miami, every year, regardless of coach.

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But when you start with quality, it sets a strong foundation and gives momentum for the long haul.

Team rankings mean little right now as programs are all building toward the 20 highest-ranked recruits that count toward their point total.

Clemson sits at No. 2 overall with its nine commitments, behind only Ohio State and its 10 pledges.