Ohio DT Clements commits to Illini 

May, 1, 2012
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The last week has been kind to first-year Illinois coach Tim Beckman as the Fighting Illini picked up commitment No. 3 over just the last six days.

Defensive tackle Jarrod Clements (Trotwood, Ohio/Trotwood-Madison) committed to Illinois on Tuesday.

“He can do some special things,” Trotwood-Madison coach Maurice Douglass said. “I think with the scheme they’re going to be running and his explosiveness off the ball, he'll be a very productive player who will have the opportunity to play as a true freshman.

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