Atlanta Falcons RB's son Jamal Anderson Jr commits to Clemson football, Dabo Swinney

Clemson received a commitment on Monday from the first linebacker for the current class when highly touted Jamal Anderson Jr. announced via social media he will play for the Tigers.

Anderson is ranked No. 173 overall and No. 11 at his position in the 247Sports Composite. The 6-foot-4, 202-pound prospect from Hoschton, Georgia, is the son of former Falcons running back Jamal Anderson Sr. He chose the Tigers over finalists Utah, Florida, Penn State and Michigan State. His father played for Utah.

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The Tigers have 10 commits for 2023 and Anderson is the sixth player to commit this month. Clemson now turns its attention to tight end Markus Dixon with the Pennsylvania prospect scheduled to announce his decision Tuesday with the Tigers joining Texas A&M, Miami, Oregon, Cincinnati and Rutgers as finalists.

Clemson was ninth in the team rankings prior to Anderson making his decision known.

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This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Jamal Anderson Jr commits to Clemson football, is Falcons star's son