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Swinney offers son of former Alabama teammate who is battling ALS

Published Jan. 25, 2016 4:44 p.m. ET

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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney is looking to build his team of the future by reaching into his past.

On Jan. 21, Swinney extended an offer to Nolan Turner, son of former Alabama teammate, Kevin Turner, who was a fullback with the Tide and is currently battling ALS.

Nolan Turner is a 6-2, 180-pound unranked safety from Vestavia Hills High in Alabama who was initially invited to Clemson as a walk-on before receiving a scholarship offer.

The safety position became a priority for Swinney when starters Jayron Kearse and T.J. Green both declared for the NFL Draft.

Per Sports Illustrated: 

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