'13 CA ATH Thomas Duarte (UCLA Signed LOI)

[NDPhilly]

Santa Ana, CA
Mater Dei
Athlete

Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 225lb

Rankings
247: 89 #13 TE
Scout: #11 TE
ESPN: #8 TE-H 79
Rivals: #67 WR 5.7

Offers
Arizona St
Cal
Colorado
Notre Dame
Oregon
Oregon st
UCLA
Utah
Washington

 

[NDPhilly]

New offer out today. Jumbo WR/TE who is very athletic. Similar to Travis Johnson of FL.

 

[peoriairish]

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[STLDomer]

Stock has risen since he was a TE at Elite 11

 

[TheTurningPoint]

Stock has risen since he was a TE at Elite 11

Not really. He has been on ND's radar for a long time. He wants to play Offense but ND wants him on D. So we will see how it plays out. I mentioned a bit ago on here Id like to ND finish up with him bc he gives soooo much flexibility.

 

[ResLife Hero]

Any idea where on D? I was actually more impressed with his offensive tape, and it seems like we've got our LB pieces pretty well in place.

 

[Emcee77]

He must be a DOG/star/safety prospect, I guess? I didn't really think of that as a pressing outstanding need, with the four safeties in the 2012 class plus Jaylon and Mattingly in 2013, but neither do I think we need a jumbo WR/TE type, with Robinson and Heuerman in the fold. Not sure I totally get where this kid will fit in but I do like his athleticism. And good athletes seem to find the field one way or another for BK.

 

[West Coast Domer]

Any idea where on D? I was actually more impressed with his offensive tape, and it seems like we've got our LB pieces pretty well in place.

Thomas is the starting OLB this year for Mater Dei. On offense they have got two stud TE's so he will get more snaps at WR.

 

[Grahambo]

Jason Sapp ‏@BGI_JasonSapp

Four-star ATH Thomas Duarte honored as Semper Fi All-American, focused on five programs - including #NotreDame ATH Thomas Duarte - Honored as Semper Fi AA, Focused on five #Irish

 

[PraetorianND]

Almost forgot about this dude. Isn't there a WR from Mater Dei we offered too?

EDIT: This was the guy I was thinking of. He's listed as a WR on rivals.

 

[Rizzophil]

I would be super happy if he was Irish. Not banking on it with the light scholly's left.

 

[Luckylucci]

Great kid and versatile athlete but we only take this kid if we miss on a lot of other prospects, IMO.

 

[peoriairish]

Great kid and versatile athlete but we only take this kid if we miss on a lot of other prospects, IMO.

yup.

 

[NDPhilly]

Wouldn't mind taking him if Mattingly decommits

 

[Buster Bluth]

I would much rather have Mattingly.

 

[woolybug25]

How could we possibly take this kid?

Seriously... we dont have room for the studs that are still might want to come here. He looks like a great athlete, but he would have to be groomed into a defensive player, this isn't the year to be reaching for project-type recruits.

Right?

 

[PANDFAN]

How could we possibly take this kid?

Seriously... we dont have room for the studs that are still might want to come here. He looks like a great athlete, but he would have to be groomed into a defensive player, this isn't the year to be reaching for project-type recruits.

Right?

Agreed....as always

 

[Grahambo]

How could we possibly take this kid?

Seriously... we dont have room for the studs that are still might want to come here. He looks like a great athlete, but he would have to be groomed into a defensive player, this isn't the year to be reaching for project-type recruits.

Right?

Absolutely agree. Sapp posted it so I brought the story here.

 

[NDdomer2]

Absolutely agree. Sapp posted it so I brought the story here.

boo this man

 

[Domina Nostra]

He is an interesting prospect. He seems to be one of those kids that coaches like more than scouts.

 

[PraetorianND]

He is an interesting prospect. He seems to be one of those kids that coaches like more than scouts.

If you can stand out at Mater Dei you're probably REALLY good.

 

[Domina Nostra]

I agree.

 

[Irishman77]

Extremely good route runner for hs. One of those guys that will always get separation and make a first down. Seems we want a big wr and this kid along with treadwell and Demarcus Robinson fit.

 

[woolybug25]

Extremely good route runner for hs. One of those guys that will always get separation and make a first down. Seems we want a big wr and this kid along with treadwell and Demarcus Robinson fit.

see:

He wants to play Offense but ND wants him on D.

 

[SouthernComfort]

Makes me sick that we wont have room for this guy but players like Massa and Jake Golic who will never see the field have scholarships.

 

[Buster Bluth]

Makes me sick that we wont have room for this guy but players like Massa and Jake Golic who will never see the field have scholarships.

Showing your true Alabama heritage.

 

[dublinirish]

Aha we dont do free agency like the SEC does im afraid!

 

[West Coast Domer]

Football: MD’s Duarte sets up five recruiting visits - OC Varsity : OC Varsity

Would love to land him I just do no think there is enough room

 

[Domina Nostra]

I want him too; I think he is under-appreciated and would not be a risk since he could play WR, TE, or LB.

 

[Luckylucci]

Think this kid has a lot of drive and heart but I would rather have had Mattingly in this class. If things go the way we want them to. Duarte wont be apart of this class.