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Lawrenceville Archer (Ga.) safety Jalyn Phillips celebrated his birthday Monday, but instead of receiving a present, he gave one to Clemson football.

The three-star recruit committed to Clemson's 2019 recruiting class, choosing the Tigers over Alabama and Oklahoma.

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"This recruiting thing is great until you have to choose one school," Phillips wrote on Twitter. "It took countless prayers, and long conversations with people I love! I understand it can only be one. I always knew where my heart was, and it has never changed.

"The wait is over, I've decided to continue my academic and athletic career at Clemson University!"

Clemson now has 23 commitments in its 2019 class, including 15 defensive players. Phillips is the sixth defensive back to commit to Clemson, joining cornerbacks Andrew Booth and Sheridan Jones, and fellow safeties Joseph Charleston, Lannden Zanders and Ray Thornton. 

Phillips is also the seventh recruit to commit to Clemson from Georgia, the most out of any state.