'13 OH QB Malik Zaire (Notre Dame Early Enrollee)

[Ironman8]

Malik Zaire Shifu Z ‏@_Lucky_Lefty6

Just got to ND!

 

[zbikowski88]

Ironman8 beat me to it

Tyler James ‏@TJamesNDI
#NotreDame early enrollee QB Malik Zaire. RT @_Lucky_Lefty6: Just got to ND!

 

[JughedJones]

Alright..

Can we get the Early Enrollee moniker on these kids mods?

It just makes me happy. Thanks mods.

 

[tko]

I'm also waiting for the pic of them in the Gug.

 

[NDdomer2]

I'm also waiting for the pic of them in the Gug.

haha, i was just thinking about this.

 

[IrishLax]

Random question... did he run a 40 at any combines?

 

[JughedJones]

I'm also waiting for the pic of them in the Gug.

it's like we have this weird hive brain.

 

[Ironman8]

Random question... did he run a 40 at any combines?

Yes. He ran a 4.5 40-yard dash, a 4.31 short shuttle and had a 34.5 inch vertical at the U.S. Army Combine in January of 2012.

 

[IrishLax]

Yes. He ran a 4.5 40-yard dash, a 4.31 short shuttle and had a 34.5 inch vertical at the U.S. Army Combine in January of 2012.

Awesome thanks. 4.5 flat? Was watching film and couldn't decide if he looked fast or not.

 

[Ironman8]

Awesome thanks. 4.5 flat? Was watching film and couldn't decide if he looked fast or not.

Only says 4.5. I'll definitely take a 4.59 at the very least from a junior in High School with his kind of arm. Here is the link to the write up by 24/7 last year:

US Army All-Combine Team: Offensive skill players

 

[dudesthisisthebest]

Yes. He ran a 4.5 40-yard dash, a 4.31 short shuttle and had a 34.5 inch vertical at the U.S. Army Combine in January of 2012.

I think Zaire is plenty fast, but just to point out how much misinformation there is in recruits 40 times and how much stock should be put in them, ESPN has him at 4.92 here.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/combine/_/id/128678/malik-zaire

I prefer watching highlight speed better than 40s because it seems like no one ever has a 40 slower than 4.6 even though many guys go to the combine and run much slower.

 

[NDdomer2]

Didn't Golson only run a 4.7 something in the spring? Unless you are really trying to run the ball with your qb it's less about straight line speed and more about agility and quickness to escape sacks and turn nothing into extended plays and perhaps 5 yards. That is what moves the chains and kills defenses.

 

[Domina Nostra]

I think Zaire is plenty fast, but just to point out how much misinformation there is in recruits 40 times and how much stock should be put in them, ESPN has him at 4.92 here.

Football Recruiting - Malik Zaire - Player Profiles - ESPN

I prefer watching highlight speed better than 40s because it seems like no one ever has a 40 slower than 4.6 even though many guys go to the combine and run much slower.

From all reports, Zaire is more of a runner and is a little more athletic.

 

[Buster Bluth]

Didn't Golson only run a 4.7 something in the spring? Unless you are really trying to run the ball with your qb it's less about straight line speed and more about agility and quickness to escape sacks and turn nothing into extended plays and perhaps 5 yards. That is what moves the chains and kills defenses.

Why not both? I believe were discussing rather "bonus" aspects of Zaire's game.

 

[Pa Golden Tate Fan]

Malik is a four star and is now ranked 122nd overall by rivals.

 

[tko]

i'm still waiting for the EE's to take a pic together and share with us.

 

[ndstudent1]

Malik's got promise, but in my opinion, golson's high school highlights were better, and based on that, I don't see him playing qb. If anything he might be a db if he's got speed. For example, Tom Zbikowski (friggen stud btw)- recruited as a qb, ended up at safety.

 

[PerthDomer]

I think Malik is more raw out of HS, but Kelly doesn't want him playing as a RS frosh. Give him time in the system and he'll be ready. Given his build I'll bet Kelly would design more runs for him vs. Golson.

 

[clashmore_mike]

Malik's got promise, but in my opinion, golson's high school highlights were better, and based on that, I don't see him playing qb. If anything he might be a db if he's got speed. For example, Tom Zbikowski (friggen stud btw)- recruited as a qb, ended up at safety.

eh, pump the brakes a little bit on that

 

[anarin]

Malik's got promise, but in my opinion, golson's high school highlights were better, and based on that, I don't see him playing qb. If anything he might be a db if he's got speed. For example, Tom Zbikowski (friggen stud btw)- recruited as a qb, ended up at safety.

He'll be fine.

 

[NDPhilly]

Golson has a better arm than Malik but Malik is faster and a better runner IMO.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Malik's got promise, but in my opinion, golson's high school highlights were better, and based on that, I don't see him playing qb. If anything he might be a db if he's got speed. For example, Tom Zbikowski (friggen stud btw)- recruited as a qb, ended up at safety.

Now when you say he's got promise, do you mean he's got Potential?

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

Malik's got promise, but in my opinion, golson's high school highlights were better, and based on that, I don't see him playing qb. If anything he might be a db if he's got speed. For example, Tom Zbikowski (friggen stud btw)- recruited as a qb, ended up at safety.

I'm pretty sure ND didn't recruit Tommy Z as a QB. Some other schools did though.

 

[BGIF]

I'm pretty sure ND didn't recruit Tommy Z as a QB. Some other schools did though.

You are correct on both points.

 

[Grahambo]

Did I ever love watching Tommy Z.

 

[PANDFAN]

Now when you say he's got promise, do you mean he's got Potential?

promise is 2013...potential is soooo 2012

 

[STLDomer]

Didn't see this posted earlier, he's #8

 

[KPENN]

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[Redbar]

Damm, I love this guy, perfect quarterback mentality, really excited about watching Malik lead this class and team one day soon. A perfect fit for Notre Dame.

 

[UmphreakDomer]

what are the odds he makes the field before 2016? 10-1? 7-5?