Texas prep star commits to Clemson

Clemson won the recruiting battle against LSU for defensive back Craig Loston (6-foot-3, 210 pounds) of Aldine, Texas. Loston committed to Clemson Wednesday.

“I just feel like that is where I want to be,” Loston said. “I feel at home at Clemson. I know I will get a chance to play early. It was the perfect time. I was just tired of everything. I was ready to get it over.”

Loston said he will take other visits but “I think Clemson is going to be my final destination.”

Loston is regarded as one of the top safeties in the country. Last season he had 68 tackles with three interceptions and he scored four touchdowns on returns. He is the seventh commitment for the Tigers’ 2009 class and plans to enroll in January.

—Phil Kornblut