Xavier Thomas, the top instate prospect for the class of 2018, will get another look at Clemson on Saturday when the Tigers head to Columbia.

The Florence-Wilson defensive end is expected to be on hand for the noon showdown at Williams-Brice.

Thomas last saw Clemson when Florida State was in town earlier this month. The trip made a strong impression on Thomas, who was offered by the Tigers over the summer.

“I have literally (fallen) in love with Clemson. Just the fans, coaching staff and players,” he said. “As soon as I walked into the stadium, I heard fans telling me, ‘Hey, X, that hill is waiting for you.'”

Thomas continued to drop the l-word.

“I just love Clemson. This school will not leave No. 1 on my top schools list, not just because of the football team and that they’re undefeated, but because they are building a heck of a program and culture,” he said. “There are not any more words I can describe it. I have literally (fallen) in love with Clemson.”

Florida State was first to offer. And he was impressed with the way Clemson handled the Seminoles.

“It was just straight out guts, just like coach (Dabo) Swinney said. That’s championship football at its best,” Thomas said. “They did not let the ranking distract them. They just went out and played their hearts out and that’s what it’s all about.”