'16 CA QB KJ Costello (Stanford Verbal)

[Kaneyoufeelit]

KJ Costello
Pro-Style Quarterback
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (Santa Margarita Catholic)

Measurables:
Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 205

Rankings:
247: #112 Overall, #6 Pro QB
Rivals:
ESPN:
Scout: #68 Overall, #4 QB
247 Comp: 0.9588 #82 Overall, #4 QB

Offers:
FSU
Tennessee
Boise State
Cal
Miami
Michigan
Oregon St
UVA

Highlights:
K.J. Costello - Hudl

 

[Kaneyoufeelit]

Mentioned in Intel yesterday. Hopefully someone can fill in the info from that.

Michigan Will See Costello Soon

In this article Simmons says that Costello is looking for ND and USC offers.

 

[Luckylucci]

I haven't read too much about his recruitment by this is one of the QB's that Lafleur will be recruiting already with 2015 QB already wrapped up.

 

[West Coast Domer]

Great program plays in same league as Bosco Servite and mater Dei. Carson Palmer and mark Sanchez went here. Haven't seen him play but looks like a good prospect.

 

[rtrn2glory]

i wonder if the staff will invite any juniors to their june camp? would seem like this would be a possibility here at the QB position

 

[Irishnuke]

Great program plays in same league as Bosco Servite and mater Dei. Carson Palmer and mark Sanchez went here. Haven't seen him play but looks like a good prospect.

You're right about Palmer but Sanchez went to Mission Viejo.

 

[Irishnuke]

This kid lives in my city. I'll handle his recruitment.

 

[West Coast Domer]

You're right about Palmer but Sanchez went to Mission Viejo.

I am pretty sure mark was there for two years then transferred to MV

 

[Irishnuke]

I am pretty sure mark was there for two years then transferred to MV

Yep. My bad. Didn't realize he played his first two years there. Just knew he won CIF at MV.

 

[dublinirish]

This kid lives in my city. I'll handle his recruitment.

ND lock.

 

[clashmore_mike]

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His dad took him to the SC/Notre Dame when he was 8, and he was "blown away." Has kept his eye on ND since. He also returned to South Bend against Syracuse and again had his mind blown. Costello said ND is a "dream school" for him.

Had a little difficulty reaching LaFleur because his team has a whole new coaching staff. Once new coach got settled, they were able to talk on the phone. LaFleur will visit him Tuesday. So far Costello likes LaFleur and hopes to get a better feel for him on the visit. An ND offer would mean everything to him. He said he'll go out of his way to visit ND again.

Lists academics and religion as two key factors, as well as coaching staff and fit with the school in the event coaches are no longer in the picture. Wants to have a decision by this time next year.

 

[IrishLax]

This kid lives in my city. I'll handle his recruitment.

Remember...

Step 1. Burners.
Step 2. ...
Step 3: Profit.

 

[IrishLax]

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His dad took him to the SC/Notre Dame when he was 8, and he was "blown away." Has kept his eye on ND since. He also returned to South Bend against Syracuse and again had his mind blown. Costello said ND is a "dream school" for him.

Had a little difficulty reaching LaFleur because his team has a whole new coaching staff. Once new coach got settled, they were able to talk on the phone. LaFleur will visit him Tuesday. So far Costello likes LaFleur and hopes to get a better feel for him on the visit. An ND offer would mean everything to him. He said he'll go out of his way to visit ND again.

Lists academics and religion as two key factors, as well as coaching staff and fit with the school in the event coaches are no longer in the picture. Wants to have a decision by this time next year.

Well... that's sure encouraging... not jinxing this one though.

 

[connor_in]

Remember...

Step 1. Burners.
Step 2. ...
Step 3: Profit.

 

[arrowryan]

Doesn't seem to be as mobile as Blake, but he has one hell of an arm

 

[clashmore_mike]

Per ISD, change of plans in LaFleur visiting. School is on spring break so dinner if his WRs are out of town. LaFleur will instead head out in a couple weeks so he can watch Costello throw.

 

[GBdomer]

If Jimbo offered this kid that's good enough for me.

 

[Calabrese's People]

K.J. Costello - Hudl

 

[Bogtrotter07]

K.J. Costello - Hudl

Wow! This kid doesn't even look like a high school player, but what is he? An underclassmen? That first play floored me. What presence from the pocket in the end zone!

 

[IrishLion]

Unbelievable accuracy and touch on his deep ball. Every other throw seemed like a perfectly placed deep throw over the receiver's shoulder right into the basket. Even more impressive is the trajectory; he was able to drop most of those in over the top without throwing a rainbow.

And he's got some nice receivers too. #5 in particular looked pretty good.

 

[ab2cmiller]

Unbelievable accuracy and touch on his deep ball. Every other throw seemed like a perfectly placed deep throw over the receiver's shoulder right into the basket. Even more impressive is the trajectory; he was able to drop most of those in over the top without throwing a rainbow.

And he's got some nice receivers too. #5 in particular looked pretty good.

His trajectory was actually one of the things that gave me pause. He may be able to sneak those long balls in on a line with high school secondaries, but he's going to have to learn to put a little more arc on his deep throws once he gets to college.

 

[IrishLion]

His trajectory was actually one of the things that gave me pause. He may be able to sneak those long balls in on a line with high school secondaries, but he's going to have to learn to put a little more arc on his deep throws once he gets to college.

It seemed that he was using the low trajectory to get the ball to the deep parts of the field faster when his receivers had a few steps on the defender. He showed appropriate touch in terms of getting it up higher a few times, and I'd imagine someone with this talent as a sophomore will figure it out over the next two years.

 

[arrowryan]

For those of you who live out in the area of KJ Costello's high school, KJ's team plays Blake Barnett's team on September 5th. You could be watching two future Notre Dame quarterbacks on one field

 

[Luckylucci]

For those of you who live out in the area of KJ Costello's high school, KJ's team plays Blake Barnett's team on September 5th. You could be watching two future Notre Dame quarterbacks on one field

I bet that will an exciting game to watch.

 

[Henges24]

We should have offered that #5 last cycle. The dude made some of those passes look good.

Scout.com: Kyle Sweet Profile

 

[PANDFAN]

K.J. Costello, whose name has gone national with his first three offers coming from Florida State, Miami and Tennessee recently, checked in on the Trojans at the spring game over the weekend.

“It went really well. I met the whole new staff for the first time, and I really like their style,” the pocket passer said. “I talked with quarterbacks coach Clay Helton, and he told me they will be out to my school next week.”

There has not been any discussion about a possible offer, but Costello, whose mother graduated from USC, admitted it would be immense if it eventually materialized.

“Ever since I was a little kid, I dreamed about being a Trojan,” Costello said. “My mom would be thrilled. An offer from USC would mean everything to me, but on another note, I am trying to keep an open mind and take a look at colleges all over the map.”
INSIDER

 

[Ndaccountant]

K.J. Costello, whose name has gone national with his first three offers coming from Florida State, Miami and Tennessee recently, checked in on the Trojans at the spring game over the weekend.

“It went really well. I met the whole new staff for the first time, and I really like their style,” the pocket passer said. “I talked with quarterbacks coach Clay Helton, and he told me they will be out to my school next week.”

There has not been any discussion about a possible offer, but Costello, whose mother graduated from USC, admitted it would be immense if it eventually materialized.

“Ever since I was a little kid, I dreamed about being a Trojan,” Costello said. “My mom would be thrilled. An offer from USC would mean everything to me, but on another note, I am trying to keep an open mind and take a look at colleges all over the map.”
INSIDER

 

[IrishLion]

Dream school USC... dream school ND....

 

[woolybug25]

K.J. Costello, whose name has gone national with his first three offers coming from Florida State, Miami and Tennessee recently, checked in on the Trojans at the spring game over the weekend.

“It went really well. I met the whole new staff for the first time, and I really like their style,” the pocket passer said. “I talked with quarterbacks coach Clay Helton, and he told me they will be out to my school next week.”

There has not been any discussion about a possible offer, but Costello, whose mother graduated from USC, admitted it would be immense if it eventually materialized.

“Ever since I was a little kid, I dreamed about being a Trojan,” Costello said. “My mom would be thrilled. An offer from USC would mean everything to me, but on another note, I am trying to keep an open mind and take a look at colleges all over the map.”
INSIDER

 

[clashmore_mike]

Costello Connects With ND | Irish Sports Daily

LaFleur was finally able to visit Costello's school after having to postpone an earlier trip. He watched Costello throw and on film and told Costello he liked what he saw. LaFleur needs to report back to Kelly, but an offer could be coming when he gets back to ND. Costello likes LaFleur's personality and thought the two connected well.

Costello has a trip planned to Michigan June 15th and the plan is to be in South Bend the next day. He will also visit Alabama and Florida after his midwest stops. He's looking forward to meeting the rest of the staff and facilities. Costello will visit Southern Cal either before he heads out to Michigan or after he gets back.