'19 IN LB Jack Kiser (Notre Dame Man)

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https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/Article/Notre-Dame-Fighting-Irish-recruiting-gets-commitment-from-Jack-Kiser-118802096

BREAKING: In-state linebacker Jack Kiser commits to Notre Dame
ByTOM LOY 49 minutes ago

Notre Dame football recruiting stayed hot today when Royal Center (Ind.) Pioneer high school three-star linebacker Jack Kiser pledged to the Fighting Irish.

The 6-2, 215-pounder from the class of 2019 recently informed the Notre Dame coaching staff of his intentions and went public with his decision today.

Kiser recently picked up an offer from May 7 following an in-person evaluation from multiple Notre Dame coaches including defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Clark Lea, as well as special teams coordinator Brian Polian. The assistants were clearly impressed with what they saw and made it clear to Kiser following the visit that he would be heavily recruited by Notre Dame moving forward. That effort paid off, as the staff picked up one of Indiana’s top college football recruits.

Notre Dame beat Iowa, Michigan State, Purdue, Duke, Indiana, Minnesota, Nebraska and a few others on Kiser’s offer list. This is a big win for the Fighting Irish, as the staff wants athletic linebackers and that’s exactly what they are getting in Kiser. He is one of the most productive two-way prospects in the Hoosier State and very few linebackers run as well as he does. He’ll be an ideal fit in Lea’s defense. Think about a player similar to Drue Tranquill, but one playing linebacker from day one.

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This is odd to me. I guess they like him better than others. If we get osita does henrich move to drop? Then we go after gbenda or sinclair? Is there anyone at drop they love?
 
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NDIrish88 said:
This is odd to me. I guess they like him better than others. If we get osita does henrich move to drop? Then we go after gbenda or sinclair? Is there anyone at drop they love?
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3 Lb’s seems to be the number. ISD mentioned that they think there is a lack of true Buck LB’s on the roster, after NSD. Maybe the staff feels the same way and is wanting to bring in 2 Bucks in this class.

At Drop they are very high on Dicosmo and Trice. Plus we already have Nana.
 
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Good to keep some players from the home state. DT has turned out well. So if the staff thinks he can play here then I say cheers young man.
 
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Kiser begins with K same as Kuechly......coincidence? I think not

Edge agrees with me btw
 
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Good to keep some players from the home state. DT has turned out well. So if the staff thinks he can play here then I say cheers young man.
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His offer list and high school competition would suggest a career path closer to Brandon Tiassum than Drue Tranquill. I sincerely hope Kiser proves the naysayers wrong though.
 
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3 Lb’s seems to be the number. ISD mentioned that they think there is a lack of true Buck LB’s on the roster, after NSD. Maybe the staff feels the same way and is wanting to bring in 2 Bucks in this class.

At Drop they are very high on Dicosmo and Trice. Plus we already have Nana.
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That makes a lot of sense actually. Hopefully they get a preferred drop so switches aren't needed.
 
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Plus athlete who offers a lot of flexibility position wise. Going to be interesting to see how he develops when he focuses on one sport and one position. Welcome aboard young man.
 
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longliveautrydenson said:
His offer list and high school competition would suggest a career path closer to Brandon Tiassum than Drue Tranquill. I sincerely hope Kiser proves the naysayers wrong though.
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A 6’2” lb/safety prospect that runs a 11 second 100 and pushes shot and the discus doesn’t even compare to that. This is the type of versatility you recruit to fill holes and he could very well develop into a stud.
 
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A 6’2” lb/safety prospect that runs a 11 second 100 and pushes shot and the discus doesn’t even compare to that. This is the type of versatility you recruit to fill holes and he could very well develop into a stud.
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Brandon Tiassum

247 Composite: 0.8665
High School: Park Tudor (2A - Second Lowest Classification)
Best Non-ND Offer: Miami (Fla.)

Drue Tranquill

247 Composite: 0.8961
High School: Carroll (6A - Highest Classification)
Best Non-ND Offer: Penn St.

Jack Kiser

247 Composite: 0.8627
High School: Pioneer (1A - Lowest Classification)
Best Non-ND Offer: Michigan St.


I certainly hope he develops into a stud. I just don't know how realistic it is to expect that given our history of success (or lack thereof) developing players with similar profiles.
 
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longliveautrydenson said:
Brandon Tiassum

247 Composite: 0.8665
High School: Park Tudor (2A - Second Lowest Classification)
Best Non-ND Offer: Miami (Fla.)

Drue Tranquill

247 Composite: 0.8961
High School: Carroll (6A - Highest Classification)
Best Non-ND Offer: Penn St.

Jack Kiser

247 Composite: 0.8627
High School: Pioneer (1A - Lowest Classification)
Best Non-ND Offer: Michigan St.


I certainly hope he develops into a stud. I just don't know how realistic it is to expect that given our history of success (or lack thereof) developing players with similar profiles.
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Penn state was a shit offer when drew was being recruited. MSU,Iowa are solid. I’m not expecting him to make noise freshman year but I’m excited after that
 
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longliveautrydenson said:
Brandon Tiassum

247 Composite: 0.8665
High School: Park Tudor (2A - Second Lowest Classification)
Best Non-ND Offer: Miami (Fla.)

Drue Tranquill

247 Composite: 0.8961
High School: Carroll (6A - Highest Classification)
Best Non-ND Offer: Penn St.

Jack Kiser

247 Composite: 0.8627
High School: Pioneer (1A - Lowest Classification)
Best Non-ND Offer: Michigan St.


I certainly hope he develops into a stud. I just don't know how realistic it is to expect that given our history of success (or lack thereof) developing players with similar profiles.
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I think Kiser is a decent pick up. I’m super curious as to where the staff had him ranked between Sinclair, Ekwonu, Asa Turner, Henrich, and Gbenda. If he wasn’t at the top or near it then it seems like this could have been a commitment that could’ve been accepted later on in the cycle. I obviously have no pulse on if Kiser was making a decision regardless of ND’s interest or not, over the summer. However, his offers from Michigan State, Duke, Minnesota, and Nebraska aren’t absolute dynamite offers. I would’ve thought that the staff would want to start the LBer cycle with Ekwonu and Henrich and maybe Sinclair and then after they decided then they move on some guys like Kiser. But then again, I’m not too sure as to what the decision timeframe was and how the staff saw him on their board.
 
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Not sure it matters where specifically he was ranked. They clearly liked him enough to offer and push for a commitment. Which, over the last month or so, Lea has clearly done.
 
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I have to say I’m with Tim and I just don’t get it with this kid.
 
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longliveautrydenson said:
Brandon Tiassum

247 Composite: 0.8665
High School: Park Tudor (2A - Second Lowest Classification)
Best Non-ND Offer: Miami (Fla.)

Drue Tranquill

247 Composite: 0.8961
High School: Carroll (6A - Highest Classification)
Best Non-ND Offer: Penn St.

Jack Kiser

247 Composite: 0.8627
High School: Pioneer (1A - Lowest Classification)
Best Non-ND Offer: Michigan St.


I certainly hope he develops into a stud. I just don't know how realistic it is to expect that given our history of success (or lack thereof) developing players with similar profiles.
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I admittedly didn’t like Drue as a recruit, but I feel he proved me absolutely wrong. If Kiser can perform like Drue, then I’ll take him all day and twice on Saturday.
 
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NEIIrish said:
Penn state was a shit offer when drew was being recruited. MSU,Iowa are solid. I’m not expecting him to make noise freshman year but I’m excited after that
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MyTeamsBetter - College Football Team Comparison

Interesting little website here. Click the "any two teams" link on right and you can compare any two teams, even from separate years.

Psu vs ND in 2014 (Drue's) senior year of HS, using all Stats, only gives ND the nod with 52% confidence. 55% in 15, psu 63% in 16, and psu 55% in 17. (% confidence doesn't change too significantly if you leave set at key stats instead of all)

Psu over Iowa for sure, Michigan State two years ago, no, now it's a landslide.
 
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