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Joliet's Clifton Garrett, Linebacker for PSHS, Commits to LSU
Linebacker Clifton Garrett, a Joliet resident, will play for the Tigers next fall.
The wait is over: After months of being courted by colleges, Plainfield South football standout Clifton Garrett made a decision.
On Tuesday, the senior linebacker and Joliet resident committed to Louisiana State University, choosing the Tigers over Tennessee, Florida and Ole Miss, according to ESPN.
NOLA.com reported that Garrett made the announcement ahead of schedule after originally being slated to make his decision next month at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio.
Garrett told ESPN he loves Baton Rouge, adding, "The game-day atmosphere is amazing and the people down there are great. The school itself has great academics, and LSU is in the running to win a national championship every year."
Related:
- Joliet-Area Linebacker Picked for Army All American Team
- Joliet-Area Linebacker Feted during All-American Team Ceremony
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