'12 NV OT Ronnie Stanley (Notre Dame Signed LOI)

[Sherm Sticky]

You are all correct. i still think he leaves for the NFL after the 2015 season. His "redshirt" junior year.

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Irish A-to-Z: Ronnie*Stanley <a href="http://t.co/ymltKGlmW1">http://t.co/ymltKGlmW1</a></p>— Keith Arnold (@KeithArnold) <a href="https://twitter.com/KeithArnold/statuses/503916264914309122">August 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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CRYSTAL BALL

It’s hard to discount all the good things Kelly and Hiestand continue to say about Stanley. And while he’s still young — he’s got three seasons of eligibility left after playing only briefly in 2012 — you’ve got to think the left tackle position is going to take a step backwards this season, with Martin being among the elite players in college football.

That said, Stanley gives the Irish something Martin couldn’t athletically. And while he’s not being asked to lead the unit the way Zack did, he’s got to turn 2014 into a season where he establishes himself as not just a leader, but a frontline player.

The Irish staff believe he’s already that. A solid season against some difficult matchups in 2013 was a great start. But Stanley has the opportunity to be great. He needs to take the biggest step there this season.

 

[Ironman8]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Norris: ND LT Stanley could be a top 50 pick <a href="http://t.co/Vjjp0QYbJK">http://t.co/Vjjp0QYbJK</a></p>— Rotoworld NFL Draft (@Rotoworld_Draft) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rotoworld_Draft/status/508971407284248577">September 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Grahambo]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Norris: ND LT Stanley could be a top 50 pick <a href="http://t.co/Vjjp0QYbJK">http://t.co/Vjjp0QYbJK</a></p>— Rotoworld NFL Draft (@Rotoworld_Draft) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rotoworld_Draft/status/508971407284248577">September 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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He could be Top 10 after his senior year.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Norris: ND LT Stanley could be a top 50 pick <a href="http://t.co/Vjjp0QYbJK">http://t.co/Vjjp0QYbJK</a></p>— Rotoworld NFL Draft (@Rotoworld_Draft) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rotoworld_Draft/status/508971407284248577">September 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Stanley could probably be a first rounder if he comes back one more year. My money is on that scenario.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Been saying since day one the kid is a stud. never understood why he was ranked where he was out of high school.

 

[Ironman8]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ogbuehi, Scherff and Peat receive plenty of attention, but Notre Dame LT Ronnie Stanley deserves more than he's getting</p>— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshNorris/status/512654523811110912">September 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[wizards8507]

Is there any indication he'd leave early?

 

[Irish8248]

I feel like he's just getting started

 

[zelezo vlk]

Norris has been high on Stanley all year.

 

[Ironman8]

Norris has been high on Stanley all year.

Stanley and Golson

 

[Emcee77]

Stanley and Golson

Lol, right on cue:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Everett Golson is the only player Notre Dame does not list a height for: <a href="http://t.co/av88l5VW1c">http://t.co/av88l5VW1c</a></p>— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshNorris/status/512660038825951233">September 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Sherm Sticky]

I see Stanley leaving after next year.

 

[Andy in Sactown]

I see Stanley leaving after next year.

You shut your dirty pirate hooker mouth.

I would hope he wouldn't, but with the trajectory he's on, it's certainly plausible. Especially since no one is drafting 1st/2nd round running-backs so those slots have been [mostly] filled by talented O-linemen.

 

[wizards8507]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Everett Golson is the only player Notre Dame does not list a height for: <a href="http://t.co/av88l5VW1c">http://t.co/av88l5VW1c</a></p>— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshNorris/status/512660038825951233">September 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Because he's 5'9".

I see Stanley leaving after next year.

Based on...?

 

[CanadalovesND]

Because he's 5'9".

Based on...?

Probably the fact that he's a senior (redshirt-junior technically), and if he has a great season there really isn't a need to come back, at least in his mind. He'll have earned his degree and not risk a potential serious injury, thus affecting his draft stock which may effect his further career longevity.

 

[Grahambo]

Probably the fact that he's a senior (redshirt-junior technically), and if he has a great season there really isn't a need to come back, at least in his mind. He'll have earned his degree and not risk a potential serious injury, thus affecting his draft stock which may effect his further career longevity.

OL is one of the positions I feel should stay as long as possible. Stanley would benefit more from getting reps then leaving early. With a degree out of the way, potential to really blow up as he can focus solely on football. Could be a Top 5 pick if he stays.


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[wizards8507]

Probably the fact that he's a senior (redshirt-junior technically), and if he has a great season there really isn't a need to come back, at least in his mind. He'll have earned his degree and not risk a potential serious injury, thus affecting his draft stock which may effect his further career longevity.

No, he isn't.

High school class of 2012 means Notre Dame class of 2016. He's an academic Junior, redshirt Sophomore. This would be leaving BEFORE he got his degree (unless he graduates early), and TWO years before the end of his eligibility.

 

[CanadalovesND]

No, he isn't.

High school class of 2012 means Notre Dame class of 2016. He's an academic Junior, redshirt Sophomore.

Uhh, he's an academic junior, redshirt sophomore this year. Sherm, was talking about next year, as was I

 

[wizards8507]

Uhh, he's an academic junior, redshirt sophomore this year. Sherm, was talking about next year, as was I

My bad, misread Sherm's post. I read it as "after this year," not "after next year."

I'm on board with that. I don't consider forgoing a year of eligibility "leaving early" for a player who's graduated.

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

Huge Stanley fan, but I can't see him leaving after playing 2 years. He's not ready yet. There is no reason to expect him to stay 5 years though. Martin was the exception, not the rule.

 

[Irishman77]

He ain't going nowhere...neither is Martin

 

[Wild Bill]

He ain't going nowhere...neither is Martin

I agree but I thought the same thing about niklas.

 

[stlnd01]

Huge Stanley fan, but I can't see him leaving after playing 2 years. He's not ready yet. There is no reason to expect him to stay 5 years though. Martin was the exception, not the rule.

Really? When was the last time we had a starting OL leave with eligibilty remaining? Seems like most stick five years.

 

[Irishman77]

I agree but I thought the same thing about niklas.

Martin and Stanley in the nfl will be far different than Niklas's cameo...some get it some dont't

 

[stlnd01]

Martin and Stanley in the nfl will be far different than Niklas's cameo...some get it some dont't

How do you mean? Niklas was a second round pick. He's playing. Maybe not lighting the world on fire just yet, but he's primarily a blocking TE anyway.

 

[Ironman8]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I'm a big fan of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> LT Ronnie Stanley. If he declares, think he could end up as a top 3 T from the class. Maybe not drafted there.</p>— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshNorris/status/514840346405400578">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Ndaccountant]

So is Josh Norris basically Mcshay for NFL Network & nfl.com?

 

[Sherm Sticky]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I'm a big fan of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> LT Ronnie Stanley. If he declares, think he could end up as a top 3 T from the class. Maybe not drafted there.</p>— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshNorris/status/514840346405400578">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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This guy has serious man crush on Stanley.

 

[stlnd01]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I'm a big fan of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> LT Ronnie Stanley. If he declares, think he could end up as a top 3 T from the class. Maybe not drafted there.</p>— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshNorris/status/514840346405400578">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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What does that mean? That he might be one of the three best NFL tackles in his current class, but would fall below that in the draft? Then wait, right?