'15 OH LB Justin Hilliard (Ohio State Verbal)

rtrn2glory · Dec 19, 2013

didn't realize he's been to ND "so many times"?

IrishLax · Dec 19, 2013

rtrn2glory said:
didn't realize he's been to ND "so many times"?

He has. Too bad he didn't come back for USC game :-/ Has yet to see ND at its best atmosphere.

STLDomer · Dec 23, 2013

Another FWIW from a random Michigan 247 poster:

I talked to one of Hilliard's teammates that he brought up to UM for a game. He told me he's not going to Iowa and that he doesn't like the way Urban recruits (too aggressively, doesn't care as much for his players or promote a very friendly environment). He thinks M has a great shot. Michigan or Notre Dame.

NDPhilly · Dec 23, 2013

Please lord Hilliard and Cornell

Irish Man3 · Dec 23, 2013

NDPhilly said:
Please lord Hilliard and Cornell

^

Buster Bluth · Dec 23, 2013

STLDomer said:
Another FWIW from a random Michigan 247 poster:

I talked to one of Hilliard's teammates that he brought up to UM for a game. He told me he's not going to Iowa and that he doesn't like the way Urban recruits (too aggressively, doesn't care as much for his players or promote a very friendly environment). He thinks M has a great shot. Michigan or Notre Dame.

I would normally like it to be down to Hoke and Kelly, but Hoke has a way of winning early recruiting battles.

Rack Em · Dec 23, 2013

Buster Bluth said:
I would normally like it to be down to Hoke and Kelly, but Hoke has a way of winning early recruiting battles.

Good point. That damn BBQ is looming in the Spring.

Must.Keep.Away.From.BBQ.

OrlaNDomer · Dec 24, 2013

If we get him and Cornell to go along with the guys already on board....damn.

Crazy Balki · Dec 24, 2013

OrlaNDomer said:
If we get him and Cornell to go along with the guys already on board....damn.

It's looking like that could be a probability. If it's between ND and Michigan for them, I REALLY like our chances. Cornell is exercising his options, but at the end of the day, I'd be VERY surprised if he didn't sign with Notre Dame. Hilliard may be a tougher get, but at this point, the biggest competition for ND is out of the way in O$U and Iowa. 2 down, 1 to go.

Cpnd1 · Feb 9, 2014

@SWiltfong247: Five-star LB Justin Hilliard recaps recent #Oklahoma visit, his best relationships & what's next: (VIP) Oklahoma Makes Move With Five-Star Linebacker Justin Hilliard #Sooners

Luckylucci · Feb 9, 2014

Retry standard stuff. Really enjoyed his visit. Thinks that OU is on the rise. They're obviously playing up the Sugar Bowl win. He's trying to visit basically everywhere if he hasn't already. He's getting attention from Bama and USC. Wiltfong still thinks it's a ND, Mich, OSU, Iowa battle. This one is going to go the distance I'd be surprised if he doesn't take his OV's. He's coming out with a top 15 next week.

TheChosen1 · Feb 9, 2014

Rivals also has an article up that says something similar. Said he'd like to have it over a couple months before NSD 2015.

Cpnd1 · Feb 13, 2014

@SWiltfong247: The nation's top OLB Justin Hilliard has locked in a visit to #Alabama. May see #Gators & #Spartans soon (VIP): Five-Star LB Justin Hilliard Locks In Alabama Visit

Ironman8 · Feb 14, 2014

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Top 15 (No Order)
Michigan
Bama
Iowa
OSU
Florida
Oklahoma
Texas A&M
UK
South Carolina
Ole Miss
Southern California
ND
MSU
Arkansas
FSU</p>— Justin Hilliard (@JHilliard47) <a href="https://twitter.com/JHilliard47/statuses/434325909231779841">February 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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jerboski · Feb 14, 2014

Ironman8 said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Top 15 (No Order)
Michigan
Bama
Iowa
OSU
Florida
Oklahoma
Texas A&M
UK
South Carolina
Ole Miss
Southern California
ND
MSU
Arkansas
FSU</p>— Justin Hilliard (@JHilliard47) <a href="https://twitter.com/JHilliard47/statuses/434325909231779841">February 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Damn hate seeing Michigan at the top even though he says no order

IrishLion · Feb 14, 2014

Yeah, those top 5 or 6 seem pretty consistent with all of the "news" that has come out lately about his recruitment and the schools involved.

I'll just have to make a quick trip across the river and do some recruiting in Cincinnati.

rtrn2glory · Feb 14, 2014

BK's gotta get his Cincy connections going here.

Dude is coached by one of the best coaches in America imo and has ties to BK in the past

Grahambo · Feb 14, 2014

Top 15? Geez. Might as well just list all your offers.

BabyIrish · Feb 14, 2014

Looks like the staff is going to have to pull a nyles morgan 2.0 on this guy to have a shot at him

wizards8507 · Feb 14, 2014

Grahambo said:
Might as well just list all your offers.

Not this kid. He has ALL TEH OFFFERZ!!1!

IrishLion · Feb 14, 2014

rtrn2glory said:
BK's gotta get his Cincy connections going here.

Dude is coached by one of the best coaches in America imo and has ties to BK in the past

He's got great Cincy connections no doubt, but Kerry Coombs and tOSU worry me the most here. They will make a strong push at some point and things will get interesting because of the weight Coombs still pulls in the Cincy area.

rtrn2glory · Feb 14, 2014

Kerry Coombs...

i knew what you meant though homie and i agree

NDWorld247 · Feb 14, 2014

We are going to be in this until the end. A little old, but I found this article from Jan 19: Ohio State recruiting: Justin Hilliard, '15 LB, on his recruitment - Land-Grant Holy Land

Hilliard is being recruited by many of the nation's biggest school. He took the time to share what he likes about a handful of the programs he's interested in:

Iowa: "Like I said my brother is committed there and also I really like the campus. The area around the campus is pretty boring, but once you get on campus, there's a really good atmosphere."

Michigan: "Michigan has a really big football program. They have great fans and their academics are also really good."

Notre Dame: "I definitely like Notre Dame. I'm very close with the coaching staff up there, their facilities are really nice, and they offer a really good education."

Oklahoma: "They've probably been recruiting be the hardest right now and I really want to get down there for a visit. I really like their defensive schemes and like coach Stoops and their other coaches."

Ohio State: "I'm really close with their coaching staff and have a great relationship with Coach Meyer. The football team is really good too. The big thing for me though is how close I am with their staff."

Texas A&M: "I really like Coach Sumlin and what he has done with their football program. I'm hoping to get down there for a visit really soon."

In the current times, a lot of recruits like to make an early decision to get the process over with. That will not be the case for the standout linebacker. He doesn't have any leaders right now either.

"I'm not 100% sure (when I'll make a decision). Hopefully sooner, rather than later, but I don't think I'll be able to decide on a school until after my senior season," he said. "I'll probably come out with a top 16 or some weird number that like sometime soon."

When he sits down to make that decision about a year from now, there will be a couple of things that will weigh heavily into his decision.

"One thing will be the schools itself since I'm going to be there for four years. Campus life and education will be really important too," he told Land-Grant Holy Land. "A good football team will also be pretty important because I really like winning and want to be a on a good team."

He has developed good relationships with many of the top coaches across the country, but there are a few coaches that stand out to him.

"Probably Coach Stoops at Oklahoma, Coach Johnson at Arkansas, Coach Smith from Michigan, and Coach Meyer at Ohio State," he said.

Hilliard wants to make visits to a few schools that are a long distance from home in the next couple of months including Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, and a few others.

I think the Buckeyes are improving their position for Hilliard, but I still think Iowa is the team to beat here. Michigan, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, and others will also be major factors in his recruitment. With Urban Meyer at the helm the Bucks have a pretty solid chance to land his commitment though.

IrishLion · Feb 14, 2014

rtrn2glory said:
Kerry Coombs...

i knew what you meant though homie and i agree

I've got too much ND on my mind. Can't even get local coaches' names straight.

IrishLax · Feb 14, 2014

Biggest issue for us to overcome is social fit and neg recruiting. I don't really expect us to win this race because there are so many blue blood teams in it, but we'll have a good chance. All I hope is that he doesn't end up package dealing with Cornell for some reason and they go to Michigan or some BS like that.

dublinirish · Feb 14, 2014

Michigan will most likely crash and burn even further this year without Schofield and Lewan on that OL, i think Hoke is gonna get canned, i wouldnt see them as a threat

NDWorld247 · Feb 14, 2014

IrishLax said:
Biggest issue for us to overcome is social fit and neg recruiting. I don't really expect us to win this race because there are so many blue blood teams in it, but we'll have a good chance. All I hope is that he doesn't end up package dealing with Cornell for some reason and they go to Michigan or some BS like that.

Steve Specht's involvement gives me some confidence that Justin will receive the guidance he needs to make this decision without all of the normal recruiting BS playing as much of a factor.

Can you elaborate on social fit? What are your concerns?

IrishLax · Feb 14, 2014

NDWorld247 said:
Steve Specht's involvement gives me some confidence that Justin will receive the guidance he needs to make this decision without all of the normal recruiting BS playing as much of a factor.

Can you elaborate on social fit? What are your concerns?

Just read somewhere or heard from someone that he truly likes everything about ND... except for the lack of "hot girls" and other big school party scene fixtures. They also implied that this would actually be a big factor in his decision.

NDWorld247 · Feb 14, 2014

IrishLax said:
Just read somewhere or heard from someone that he truly likes everything about ND... except for the lack of "hot girls" and other big school party scene fixtures. They also implied that this would actually be a big factor in his decision.

Interesting. Hopefully it doesn't end up being a big factor.

Irish#1 · Feb 14, 2014

IrishLax said:
Just read somewhere or heard from someone that he truly likes everything about ND... except for the lack of "hot girls" and other big school party scene fixtures. They also implied that this would actually be a big factor in his decision.

I hope his parents catch a whiff of that comment and set him straight.

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