'21 MN OL Joe Alt (Notre Dame Signee)

[irishff1014]

Offensive Line/Tight End

Fridley, MN
Totino Grace

Measurements:
Ht: 6'7"
Wt: 255

Rankings:
247...................3*.....88..........Nat: 789.....St: 6.....Pos: 42
247comp...........3*.....8567.......Nat: NR.....St: 7.....Pos: 75
ESPN................NR.....NR..........Nat: NR.....St: NR.....Pos: NR
Rivals................3*.....5.5.........Nat: NR.....St: NR.....Pos: NR

Offers:
Iowa
Iowa State
Kansas State
Minnesota
Missouri
Northwestern
Notre Dame

 

[KizerWilhelm]

Saw a big jump in the recent 247 rankings, is now on the cusp of a fourth star. https://247sports.com/Article/Rankings-update-Joe-Alt-continues-upward-movement-148261927/

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

He has a LOT of filling out to do if he was to move to OT. He looks pretty lean, not sure he passes the 250 eye test honestly.

But if he can bulk up and add strength without giving up that quick lateral movement I can certainly see why the hype is building.

 

[Wild Bill]

He has a LOT of filling out to do if he was to move to OT. He looks pretty lean, not sure he passes the 250 eye test honestly.

But if he can bulk up and add strength without moving that quick lateral movement I can certainly see why the hype is building.

Dad played in NFL and brother is in the NHL so he comes from decent stock. I wouldn't bet against him.

 

[stpeteirish]

Nice story (free) in SBT. Alt has an aunt, uncle and cousin who went to ND (probably husband, wife and child, they didn't say) and he wants to study engineering. Our chances are pretty good here, I think.

Said he was a 6-0 QB as a freshman, a LB as a soph, and a 6-7 TE as a Jr but he knows OT is his future.

 

[rtrn2glory]

Nice story (free) in SBT. Alt has an aunt, uncle and cousin who went to ND (probably husband, wife and child, they didn't say) and he wants to study engineering. Our chances are pretty good here, I think.

Said he was a 6-0 QB as a freshman, a LB as a soph, and a 6-7 TE as a Jr but he knows OT is his future.

Mcglinchey???

 

[zelezo vlk]

Mcglinchey???

I wouldn't say no to another McGlinchey, especially if Alt has Big Mike's work ethic.

 

[Luckylucci]

A couple of things coming out that sounds like ND is in a good position and soon.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Class of 2021 offensive tackle Joe Alt has learned just about all he needs to know about <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> football.<br><br>That said, he spent the last two weeks learning a ton about the academic opportunities offered in South Bend.<br><br>Story: <a href="https://t.co/cwqjjjsbel">https://t.co/cwqjjjsbel</a> (VIP)<a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> <a href="https://t.co/063KpCuXk1">pic.twitter.com/063KpCuXk1</a></p>— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/1278786082910470147?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 2, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Luckylucci]

Matt Freeman throwing down an ND prediction earlier today. Premium thread for those that have ISD.

https://irishsportsdaily.com/forums/1/topics/48683

 

[arrowryan]

Irish CBs are rolling in, including one from an Iowa guy.

Maybe this'll be official tonight.

 

[BobbyMac]

Irish CBs are rolling in, including one from an Iowa guy.

Maybe this'll be official tonight.

It already happened. The sites are just getting a 24-48 hr lead to produce their commitment pieces. Boom!

 

[Luckylucci]

Really like the idea of Alt and possibly Evans for this OL class. A 2 year haul of Baker, Carmody, Fisher, Spindler, Coogan, Alt, and maybe Evans is a nice group.

And with the possible start to 22’ OL recruiting, I don’t think there should be many worries here.

 

[fightingirish26]

It already happened. The sites are just getting a 24-48 hr lead to produce their commitment pieces. Boom!

This, and I'd lead towards the 24 hour estimate. Although, if he pulls a Barnes and releases a top list instead, I'd still feel good about this one.

With what we have in this class/last class/two classes ago, we don't need an immediate impact tackle prospect. Clearly, the staff agrees considering the pursuit of the 6'7" plus 'project' prospects. If you're not gonna land a Rucci, find the highest upside guy you can land. That's why I would have been cool with Bounds despite the rankings, and why I'm cool with Alt.

All things considered, I'm more excited about Alt than I would have been for Bounds or Caleb Johnson, and that's not sour grapes. I mean, his dad was 6'8", a first round pick, played over a decade in the league, was two time All Pro/one time second team All Pro. I can understand the services not wanting to rank a 250 lb OL as a four star, but who the hell would bet against this kid?

Also, kind of fun to see his dad was born in Germany. Reminds you of the other high upside German on the roster. Everyone is gonna star chase, but if you're gonna land a "three star," screw the high floor guys. Give me Alt, Ehrensberger, Kiser, JOK, Ogundeji. Give me an elite frame/elite athlete. Might not hit on all of them, but when you do, you've got a monster.

 

[Meatloaf]

Committed

 

[Luckylucci]

Boom!

Welcome to ND Joe!

 

[NorthDakota]

Notre Dame does well with Minnesota kids. Looking forward to seeing this guy after he gets a chance to beef up.

 

[Irish#1]

Solid pickup

 

[zelezo vlk]

Cool beans

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[Wingman Ray]

Absolutely blows my mind. All this talent at OL and we cant pay a RB to come run behind them.

 

[Irish YJ]

 

[KizerWilhelm]

Welcome aboard Joe!

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Welcome to Notre Dame Joe!


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[T-Boone]

the Alternator

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

Absolutely blows my mind. All this talent at OL and we cant pay a RB to come run behind them.

Easy now, I think this is the last resort. Don't be so hasty.

Welcome to ND Joe!

 

[Irishize]

Nice

 

[pumpdog20]

Sounds like Iowa canning their S&C really helped out here.

 

[dublinirish]

Sounds like Iowa canning their S&C really helped out here.

& apparently Tim Grunhard and his dad, John Alt connected and that swung the deal to ND.

 

[irishff1014]

Welcome to ND. I don’t see he being an impact starter but you have to have quality backups.

 

[benneboy]

Welcome to ND. I don’t see he being an impact starter but you have to have quality backups.

I don't think that's the mindset with a prospect like this. He's a low floor high ceiling prospect. He hasn't played much OT if any, but he has the length and athleticism to be a top tier offensive tackle in the vein of some of the better left tackles that have been through here.

If you land Splinder and Fisher, Alt's a great pickup. If you whiff on Splinder, you have a lot more riding on a wild card then you would like.

 

[fightingirish26]

I don't think that's the mindset with a prospect like this. He's a low floor high ceiling prospect. He hasn't played much OT if any, but he has the length and athleticism to be a top tier offensive tackle in the vein of some of the better left tackles that have been through here.

If you land Splinder and Fisher, Alt's a great pickup. If you whiff on Splinder, you have a lot more riding on a wild card then you would like.

Completely agree with the first part. If he isn't able to bulk up, he'll never sniff the two deep. But if he is able to put on the weight, and his pedigree suggests it's probable, he could be special.

As to the second part, Spindler is a guard only, and Alt is a tackle only. Not sure landing Spindler really moves the needle on Alt thaat much, especially with Baker and Carmody in the last class, and Kristofic before them. Missing Spindler could perhaps eventually pull a Carmody inside which would put more pressure on Alt, but he is still gonna be locked in the weight room for two-three years regardless.