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Prediction: Prattville (Ala.) to return to playoffs next season

Clemson has its next high-level big cornerback.  Prattville (Ala.) four-star Jayden Aparicio-Bailey announced his commitment to the Tigers on

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FOUR-STAR APARICIO-BAILEY TO CLEMSON

Clemson won one of the summer’s closest recruiting battles.  Four-star defensive back Jayden Aparicio-Bailey of Prattville (Ala.) committed to Dabo

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From 50-50 to all in: 4-star DB Jayden Aparicio-Bailey picks Clemson over Georgia

Prattville (Ala.) four-star cornerback Jayden Aparicio-Bailey announces his college decision Saturday around 3 p.m. on the Rivals YouTube channel.

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Additional intel on Jayden Aparicio-Bailey

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Jayden Aparicio-Bailey is a tall, smooth moving safety who has a skill set and game that reminds us of Genesis Smith at the same stage. Both are instinctive in coverage with the instincts and ability to read quarterbacks' eyes and make plays on the football. Smith was more established as an athlete at the same stage, while Aparicio-Bailey looks to be more physical. 

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Versatile defensive back with a really nice all around game. Has a safety frame but a corner skill set and could legitimately play anywhere in the secondary. Plays more safety in order ti impact the game more but being recruited more as a corner. Long and rangy and covers a ton of ground. Gets great jumps on the ball and is one of the more instinctive defensive backs in the country. Flys off the hash and shows knock back ability at the point of contact. Plays the ball well in the air and is able to cover down the field without being to handsy. Has shown at various 7v7 events he’s very capable as a potential lock down corner. Strong in press coverage and can bully opposing receivers at the line of scrimmage. Does a nice job high pointing the football and flashes big play ability with the ball in his hands. Big frame and still filling out and his likely college position will be determined by how much size he puts on over the next few years. Very talented around player and should see the field early in his college career. 

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