Trenton Simpson knows what his future plans are.

The junior linebacker has made a decision on whether he’s returning to Clemson next season or leaving for the NFL.

However, Simpson has yet to announce his decision, and while Dabo Swinney is informed of that decision, Clemson’s head coach will let Simpson announce that himself.

“I know what he’s doing,” Swinney said Tuesday as the Tigers got preparations underway for the Orange Bowl. “Has he put anything out on what he’s doing, one way or the other? OK, well, I’ll let him do that. I know what he’s gonna do. But I’ll let him do that.”

Simpson, projected in some early NFL mock drafts as a first-round pick, graduates this month and walked on Senior Day.

While Simpson is with the team, Swinney said he won’t be available to play in the bowl after reinjuring his ankle in the ACC Championship Game.

A Butkus Award semifinalist and third-team All-ACC selection, Simpson tied for team lead with nine tackles (1.5 for loss) in the ACC title game vs. North Carolina.

The Charlotte native started 12 games this season and ranks second on the team with 77 total tackles. He posted four tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, three pass breakups, nine quarterback pressures and two forced fumbles.

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