Jordan Williams is committed to Clemson.

The four-star defensive end from Virginia Beach (Va.) announced a verbal commitment to Clemson on Saturday during a 5 p.m. planned press conference at Frank W. Cox High School.

Williams chose Clemson over Virginia, Virginia Tech and Tennessee.

Williams was kind enough to speak to The Clemson Insider about his decision prior to the announcement.

“I just feel that they are the best overall fit for me and my family,” Williams said. “Also, I have a great relationship with the staff.”

On June 1, Williams announced that his top five schools were Clemson, Tennessee, Virginia, Ohio State and Virginia Tech before later removing the Buckeyes from consideration.

In July, Williams attended Clemson’s fifth-annual All In Cookout and told TCI he had a great experience.

One important factor in Williams’ commitment is his strong relationship with Clemson defensive ends coach Marion Hobby.

“We have a great relationship,” Williams said. “I feel like I can talk to coach Hobby about anything, and I know that he will be hard on me but just wants me to develop and be able to succeed.”

With his pledge, Williams became the 12th member of Clemson’s 2017 recruiting class.

Williams said he is excited to join one of the best groups in the country.

“It feels great,” Williams said. “I have a great relationship with all of those guys, and now it’s time to recruit some missing pieces.”

How does Williams feel having made his decision?

“It’s a lot of stress of my shoulders,” Williams said. “But I feel great about it.”

Williams is rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 5 player in Virginia, the nation’s No. 11 weak-side defensive end and the nation’s No. 179 player overall.