[autotag]Tanner Muse[/autotag] will enroll at Clemson later this month and begin his journey as a dual-sport athlete in Tigertown.

The 6-foot-3, 205-pound prospect from Belmont, N.C. plans to split his time between the gridiron, as a safety, and the baseball diamond, as an outfielder. This Saturday, he’ll graduate from South Point High School.

“I’m excited,” he said, during a recent interview with TheClemsonInsider.

“It’s nice to go through this great, little community. I’m just happy to be able to get out and know what I’m going to do for the next four years and enjoy it.”

Muse, who wasn’t selected in the Major League Baseball Draft, hoped to play play baseball for Jack Leggett. That’s no longer in the cards since the long-time head coach was dismissed from his post at Clemson.

“I kind of just felt like it was — I don’t know, I’m not a big fan of it, because I like coach Leggett. He’s a great guy, great coach,” Muse said. “They made the decision for a reason. I trust the athletic director and the school’s reasoning, so whatever they feel is best should be the best for the school and program.”

However, football will be priority No. 1 for Muse.

“I’m excited to play for the No. 1 defense — they were rated the No. 1 defensive last year. Playing under coach (Brent Venables), just trying to make an impact as early as I can,” he said. “That’s the main goal.”

As a senior, Muse had 102 total tackles (68 solo), two interceptions and a sack. He also rushed for 1,185 yards.