As one of the top quarterbacks in the high school class of 2020, D.J. Uiagalelei of Chino, California pretty much had his pick of colleges to go to. That’s why many were surprised when he picked Clemson University over Oregon and Mt. San Antonio Junior College, but he had a very specific reason for doing so.

D.J., who was considered a top-50 2020 recruit and was the 1 pocket passer in his class, chose Clemson because the school’s coach Dabo Swinney is a devout Christian, as are the majority of the players.

“My faith is important to me, and the first time I went out there was in June, and that’s what sold me, knowing they’re all big Christians,” D.J. explained. “I didn’t commit when I was out there, but that’s when I told myself that’s where I wanted to be.”

After definitively choosing Clemson, D.J. took to Twitter to write, “This is all God’s work and God’s timing, I am blessed to say I AM 100% COMMITTED! Happy birthday Mom.”

D.J. is the son of former quarterback David Uiagalelei, also known as “Big Dave,” a Somoan immigrant who is 6-4, 394 pounds. Big Dave works as a bodyguard several famous musicians including Rihanna and DJ Khaled.

D.J. is the same height as his father, weighs 243 pounds, and has a rocket arm that can throw a ball 85 yards. Jason Negro, his high school coach at St. John Bosco, firmly believes that D.J. will be a first round NFL draft pick in a few years.

“I honestly think a year or two from where he’s at now, he could be one of the 32 guys starting in the NFL,” the coach said. “As long as he stays healthy and continues down this career path, he’s gonna be a top-five or top-10 pick.”

While football is a major part of his life, D.J. has made it clear that it is far from the only thing that’s important to him.

“Football and sports are a big thing, but I also want to become a better person and get more connected with God, just get closer with him, whatever college can also do that, that’s where I want to be at,” he said.

Find out more about this incredible young man in the video below.