A significant piece to the remaining class puzzle fell into place with Wednesday’s commitment from Cordova (Tenn.) Episcopal Christian offensive lineman Dietrick Pennington.

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Clemson's staff has been planning to bring in three or four offensive linemen for this class and hit the brakes in September after quickly landing Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) University School four-star guard/tackle Marcus Tate and Damascus (Md.) four-star center Ryan Linthicum.

The Tigers would next take their swings at a trio of blue-chip tackles and wait awhile to see where that led.