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Tchio's a Tiger: "Clemson is just a very special place"

Paul Tchio had a plan. It was to end his recruitment in the fall of his junior year.

The 6-foot-5, 320 pound offensive lineman out of Milton (Ga.) is only a junior, but he started picking offers early, he hit the road over a year ago and his plan worked.

The four-star had it down to Alabama, Clemson and Georgia heading into his junior year and now, in the final week of November, Tchio has committed to the Tigers.

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IN HIS OWN WORDS

"I have really known in my mind since my last visit when I went to the Clemson for the Louisville game," said Tchio. "I’ve just kept it quiet and let it play out to make sure this was really the right move for me and my family.

"I let coach Conn and coach Caldwell know that i was officially committed to them on Thanksgiving and they were so thrilled and can’t wait to get this thing started.I told coach Swinney before the South Carolina game Saturday.

"I’ve taken all my visits, I've been to multiple schools and realized there’s no place like Clemson. That is where I want to be now. I’m focused on building this 2020 class.

"The family atmosphere at Clemson is crazy. Me and my family just fell in love with the way they treat they’re staff and players. That along with early playing time I think they’ll put me in a really good position to play freshman year attracted me to Clemson.

"Clemson is just a very special place and there is no other school like it. Clemson always kept its truthful and that’s goes a long way for me. I’ve visited about five or six times now and the game-day atmosphere is crazy. The fans are true die-hards and supportive no matter what.

"I’m thrilled and excited to call myself a Clemson Tiger. A lot of great players have gone through Clemson because of the foundation coach Swinney built the program. I just can’t wait to officially be apart of it."

RIVALS REACTION

Tchio's commitment to Clemson comes as no surprise. Clemson has recruited him harder than anyone since the spring and he has really created a bond with the staff. It does not hurt that his teammate, Joseph Charleston is 2018 Tiger commit. Tchio has really improved as an offensive lineman over the last year. He has reformed his body, he is in much better shape, he is stronger and he still has very good mobility. Tchio's best football is still ahead of him. He is only a junior, he plays under a great staff and this looks like a great fit with Clemson.

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