2021 OL Dietrick Pennington Signs National Letter of Intent With Clemson

Clemson has officially added one of the top players in the state of Tennessee to its 2021 recruiting class.

Offensive lineman Dietrick Pennington, out of Evangelical Christian School in Cordova, has signed his letter of intent.

The 6-foot-5, 326 pound prospect committed to Clemson back in July, choosing the Tigers over other finalists LSU, Florida State, Auburn and Georgia. Trey Adams, Pennington's high school coach told All Clemson at the time that the Tigers are getting one of the more versatile linemen in this class.

He earned D2-AA Mr. Football honors in Tennessee in 2020 after being a two-way starter on his state title team in 2019.

I want to thank God for giving me the ability to play the sport that I love, and my grandparents for being there for me. I have decided to further my education and athletic career at The University of Clemson. #ALLIN @OLCoachCaldwell @coachski_ @ClemsonFB pic.twitter.com/cLcCxWRh7x
— Dietrick Pennington (@Dietrick80P) July 29, 2020

"I think Dietrick can play tackle or guard at the next level because of his football IQ and athleticism," Adams said. "Obviously he is more experienced at tackle due to starting there for three years. Dietrick has a tremendous work ethic and a motor that is contagious. He is a team-first guy and great leader."

Congratulations to ECS senior Dietrick Pennington for being named the Tennessee Titans DII-AA Mr. Football! This award was determined by a committee of sports writers based on performance in the 2020 regular season as well as character and academics. #ECSeagles pic.twitter.com/dUQajUNklX
— ECS (@ecs_eagles) December 8, 2020

Caught up with Mr. Football semifinalist Dietrick Pennington (@Dietrick80P) today. The @ECSEaglesFB standout credits his teammates for his success.

Catch the full story on Pennington and the Eagles tomorrow at 6pm on @3onyourside! pic.twitter.com/Mij0J9MKMu
— Samaria Terry (@samariaterry) November 6, 2020