Danny Pearman (born February 7, 1965) is an American

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assistant coach at Clemson University, serving as the director of scouting under head coach

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Playing career

Pearman played

at Clemson University under Head Coach Danny Ford. He would letter at

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for the 1985-1987 seasons. During his playing years he would help Clemson to

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Titles in 1986 and 1987.

Coaching career

Pearman started his coaching career as a graduate assistant on the Tigers' 1988 ACC championship team. Since then, he has served on coaching staffs at

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, and

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before returning to Clemson in 2009 as

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coordinator, as well as the offensive tackles and tight ends coach.

Personal life

Pearman graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance from Clemson University in 1987 and completed his master of business administration from Clemson in 1989. He is married and has one daughter (Taylor) and two sons (Tanner, Trent) with his wife Kristy.

References

External links

Clemson profile
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