Tony Steward Announcement: The Top Linebacker is Leaving Home for Clemson

Tony Steward: The No. 9 Overall Player is Heading North

The St. Augustine native decided not to stay close to home and play for Florida State. Instead of a three hour drive, Steward will take a seven hour road trip to play for Clemson University.

His biggest challenge in his decision was his family. Yet he chose the school that was further away. Steward is the top linebacker in the 2011 class and the No. 9 player overall. He is a huge pickup for the Clemson Tigers and head coach Dabo Swinney.

The 6'2" linebacker is listed at 225 pounds. There's no question he'll pack on a few more pounds before the season starts. And within a few years he will be making headlines as the top player for the Tigers defense.

Steward will definitely see action in his first year on campus. He is a true run stopper and a difference maker. Clemson really needed to pull Steward away from Florida State and you can count this a huge victory for the Tigers.

Dabo Swinney and company are looking to turn around a losing season into something special for 2011. Picking up Tony Steward and the No. 2 receiver in Charone Peake. Both can be impact freshman for the Tigers.

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