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IL LB Clifton Garrett (LSU Signee; Transfer to ???)

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August 23, 2012 at 11:07 pm
MSU among favorites to land intimidating Illinois LB Clifton Garrett
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Scout.com's Allen Trieu on Clifton Garrett: "Clifton is one of the hardest hitters I've seen on film." (Photo courtesy of Sam Webb)

What a difference a year makes. That is certainly true for the recruiting profile of Plainfield (Ill.) South linebacker Clifton Garrett. The 6-2, 215-pound junior wasn't on any watch lists prior to last season, but by the end his sophomore campaign he was considered to be one of the top prospects in the Midwest.

"I missed my freshman year with a torn meniscus," Garrett explained, so 2011 was actually his first year playing high school football.

"I think I did pretty good," he said. "When I watch my film, I could have made some better plays, but overall I feel I had a pretty good season."

That's a modest assessment in the eyes of many scouts. Garrett's 78.5 tackles, five tackles for loss, three sacks and one interception is an impressive rookie stat line to be sure, but talent evaluators were much more taken aback by the intimidation he exuded on the football field.

"Clifton is one of the hardest hitters I've seen on film," said Scout.com Midwest regional manager Allen Trieu. "When he finds the ball, there's no hesitation and he's just a heat-seeking missile to the ball carrier. I saw him at a winter showcase and all of his measureables checked out. That's when I knew we were dealing with a big-time guy. I'd like to see him continue to improve his coverage skills, but as a run defender, he's one of the best in the country in the 2014 class."

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From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120823/OPINION03/208230478#ixzz24SvY5WRX
 
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Notre Dame is Clifton Garrett's first game
September, 23, 2012
By Jared Shanker | ESPN.com

Junior linebacker Clifton Garrett (Plainfield, Ill./Plainfield South) had never been on a college football visit before, and Notre Dame made him feel like he was already a member of the Fighting Irish.

?I had a great time,? Garrett said following his visit for the Michigan game.

Garrett joined the other recruits and received a look at the football complex and watched a highlight video of Notre Dame football. One of the best parts for him though was walking from the building to the stadium.

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http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/colleges/osu/post?id=3225

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Plainfield South junior inside linebacker Clifton Garrett visited Michigan State last weekend.

"It was really nice overall," Garrett said. "It was my second unofficial visit and I was able to talk to the coaches and some of the fans during the game. The atmosphere and the fans are great at Michigan State. They get really rowdy and they are really into it, which was fun."

While Garrett has yet to name early favorites, the Spartans have made a positive impression.

"The coaches are really great," he said. "They seem to care about the players and they seem concerned about more than just football. They want you to graduate and they are really supportive. ... That makes them stand out compared to some others."

Garret has scholarship offers from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan State, Ole Miss, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Purdue and Wisconsin.
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http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport...gy-recruiting-notes-20121001,0,6373502.column
 
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