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Defensive coordinator Brent Venables has shown a willingness to go off the grid when he likes a linebacker.

So as Clemson's staff culled the market for bigger candidates, their vested interest in Baton Rouge (La.) Lab University School's Bryton Constantin bore noting.

The complexion of Constantin’s recruitment changed Thursday when the Tigers formalized an offer.