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Today’s need-to-know stories

1. 4-star defensive tackle chooses Clemson over Georgia Tech, others

Nyles Pinckney, a 4-star defensive tackle from South Carolina, committed to the Tigers on Friday.

2. Georgia safety is high on ACC program

Kendrec Grady, a 3-star safety from Norcross, told the AJC on Saturday that's being recruited heavily by Syracuse, Iowa State and Louisville.

Check out where he plans to take his official visits this fall.

3. 4-star WR says Tennessee, others, recruiting him hardest

Marquez Callaway is one of the top uncommitted recruits in the state.

4. Soundbites and storylines from around the SEC

If you're a Florida follower, today's SEC rewind is for you. The AP Top-25 Preseason Poll dropped today, and the SEC dominates yet again … Florida goes unranked, continues to fly under the radar … The Gators reveal a cool time lapse video of new indoor facility … Gators award six players with scholarships

5. Recruiting round-up

Martial Washington, a safety from Liberty County, committed to Georgia Southern over the weekend.

Sheldon Evans, a running back from Roswell, received his first offer from Georgia Southern over the weekend.

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