Clemson Beats out Georgia for Blue Chip Safety
· Yahoo Sports
The Tigers won out on yet another highly-sought after 2027 recruit.
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Jayden Aparicio-Bailey from Prattville, AL about 90 mins from Tuscaloosa and Auburn (but originally from California) narrowed his finalists to Georgia and Clemson before ultimately picking the Tigers. He joins S Jarrell Chandler, S Harrison Luke, CB Bryant Robinson, and CB PJ Chancellor as the fifth defensive back in the class. He is the highest-rated defensive back in the class. This win pushes Clemson’s class back into the top 10 for 2027.
Aparicio-Bailey credited Coach Mike Reed, CB Ashton Hampton, and NB Donovan Starr for playing a big role in him choosing the Tigers.
He played primarily at safety in high school but said during his live commitment video that he will play boundary cornerback in college. At 6-2, 195lbs, his measurables already match Ashton Hampton. That would give the Tigers a long, physical corner that can play on an island against tall outside receivers and help against the run.
His highlights stand out to me for their diversity in showcasing his speed, tackling, and ball skills. Harrison Luke stands out for his ability to attack the run. Jarrell Chandler stands out for his tackling. Bryant Robinson stands out for his coverage. Jayden does it all. He is an extremely impressive high school recruiting win. While Clemson has begun growing more willing to lean on the portal when needed, high school recruiting remains the backbone for college football and especially Coach Swinney’s Tigers. As such, this win is critical.
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