'27 FL WR Julius Jones Jr (Offer)

[MeanGreenBeans]

Glad someone said it.

The legacy piece is not a real factor for me. I just want ND to sign him because he's a gamebreaker WR, and the fact that he's a legacy hopefully just increases ND's chances of securing his commitment.

 

[Rocketman84]

Side note- it's crazy to me that someone would coach both OTs and TEs. That might've been more common back then, but I don't think that would happen these days.

Well in that era the TE was a lot of times just an "extension" of the OL. The game is much different nowadays.

 

[Dale]

Always useful to get “he’s overrated” with zero analysis or insight as to why

 

[Huntr]

"I want to see it all, get answers to questions I need to ask and see if I can see myself at the school."

yeah, ok kid, let's be wrappin this up.

 

[allenm5333]

"I want to see it all, get answers to questions I need to ask and see if I can see myself at the school."

yeah, ok kid, let's be wrappin this up.

Last visit. Big because no matter what happens elsewhere, he will probably follow through out of respect for dad’s school

 

[DCK_1981]

I feel like he’s important from an optics standpoint because he is an important recruit that is a legacy. But I also think we would be excited to land him if his last name was Smith as well. He is a 5 star WR that we don’t land them often.

 

[NewEnglandGuy]

Last visit. Big because no matter what happens elsewhere, he will probably follow through out of respect for dad’s school

Well there it is. He dropped Florida. Until this update he was committing on 6/27 after 4 OVs with a trip to Gainesville on 6/19.

Then there was the open discussion about his commitment possibly on 6/20 or 6/27.

Then there was the interview with Sesay where he said he may commit on a visit or on 6/27 after his last one to FSU.

They will certainly not be on the same day, but it is likely Jones goes public before, likely on 6/20 and even if Sesay commits on 6/12 weekend and cancels his last OV, he would announce after that weekend.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

If there are still questions that need to be answered, I'm starting to get that sinking feeling that ND may need to have backup plans in place. If this turns into a squeeze, ND rarely plays that game for multiple iterations. Really hope I'm wrong

 

[arrowryan]

 

[Notre Dame Joe]

The forty year decision of my generation was Julius Jones vs Maurice Clarett. I wonder if we have to update the names.

 

[Mavericknyc1980]

The the recruiting has been going, I am truely just enjoying it and not really stressing it, because either we get him or we pivot asap and get a just as talented a player.

 

[MeanGreenBeans]

The the recruiting has been going, I am truely just enjoying it and not really stressing it, because either we get him or we pivot asap and get a just as talented a player.

I appreciate your optimism. But missing on JJJ would be a major kick in the nuts. And I'm not sure what other WRs in this class that we actually have a legit shot with are really comparable to him as far as talent/ranking/playing style besides Gayles.

 

[RudyVerse]

The month before fall camp is shaping up to be an awesome gap filler. We're going to be loaded with intel/decisions from top players we have real shots in all of July and probably drooling over our DL class, then bam August. 2026 is going to be one for the ages.

 

[Mavericknyc1980]

I appreciate your optimism. But missing on JJJ would be a major kick in the nuts. And I'm not sure what other WRs in this class that we actually have a legit shot with are really comparable to him as far as talent/ranking/playing style besides Gayles.

I guess more optimism that we get this done. I remember last year we were worried about Finley when he took his last visit to Texas and we sealed the deal.

 

[IAIrish]

I appreciate your optimism. But missing on JJJ would be a major kick in the nuts. And I'm not sure what other WRs in this class that we actually have a legit shot with are really comparable to him as far as talent/ranking/playing style besides Gayles.

Not getting JJr would be a blow no doubt, but I'm no longer concerned with wr recruiting. That's one position there'll always new plenty of players in the portal.
Last year, we signed a 3rd round pick. And a slot starter who will make an nfl roster.

This year, we signed two former 5*'s.

The list will go on when MF and MM feel the need to supplement the room.

 

[Katzenboyer]

ISD saying they'd be shocked if he picks anyone but the Irish.

 

[brewdog_14527]

ISD saying they'd be shocked if he picks anyone but the Irish.

I was going to say that if all the sudden consternation was due to him saying, "I want to get my last questions answered at each school," I am not sure what else he was supposed to say when asked.

 

[MeanGreenBeans]

Not getting JJr would be a blow no doubt, but I'm no longer concerned with wr recruiting. That's one position there'll always new plenty of players in the portal.
Last year, we signed a 3rd round pick. And a slot starter who will make an nfl roster.

This year, we signed two former 5*'s.

The list will go on when MF and MM feel the need to supplement the room.

I care about recruiting at all positions and that won't stop regardless of how much talent we stack at a certain position. Injuries/transfers/bad evaluations happen, and WR in particular is a position where you need depth with the way offense is played these days.

 

[irishandy]

Landing JJ Jr. is like landing elite WR's like Tate and Floyd.

 

[Rocketman84]

Landing JJ Jr. is like landing elite WR's like Tate and Floyd.

A tier below those guys (certainly Floyd) but a key addition nonetheless

 

[allenm5333]

Landing JJ Jr. is like landing elite WR's like Tate and Floyd.

Landing JJJ is a tier below Floyd (5 star WR) and maybe slightly higher than Tate (very raw, more rb at the time)

 

[KPENN]

Per Singer, he didn’t make it out to his Oregon trip this weekend and it’s possible he doesn’t go at all

 

[IrishInOntario]

Per Singer, he didn’t make it out to his Oregon trip this weekend and it’s possible he doesn’t go at all

Yeah, he's been a silent for a bit. Just waiting for the 27th at this point, unless there is a significant change of heart.

 

[Dale]

ND and Oregon going shot for shot upping the $$$ so a kid won’t OV to the other

 

[NDhoosier]

ND and Oregon going shot for shot upping the $$$ so a kid won’t OV to the other

I could easily be wrong, but based on what we have heard from ND recruiting, it seems like Freeman would want them to be certain before they make a decision. Freeman and Co. have always struck me as the people who want the HS player to be sure.

 

[Dale]

Oh?

 

[Dale]

I could easily be wrong, but based on what we have heard from ND recruiting, it seems like Freeman would want them to be certain before they make a decision. Freeman and Co. have always struck me as the people who want the HS player to be sure.

It’s a brave new world out there

There’s a reason the recruiting board accelerated quickly in spring, and it ain’t all these kids decided on their own how sure they were.

 

[Rocketman84]

I could easily be wrong, but based on what we have heard from ND recruiting, it seems like Freeman would want them to be certain before they make a decision. Freeman and Co. have always struck me as the people who want the HS player to be sure.

Absolutely, in this new wave of recruiting he wants his guys to be as close to 100© as possible...Love his mottofrom before "Choose Hard"

 

[NDty9]

Obviously Hoping we land Jones Jr, to add to Coleman… do we have an idea of how many WR we will want to take this year ?

 

[KPENN]

Obviously Hoping we land Jones Jr, to add to Coleman… do we have an idea of how many WR we will want to take this year ?

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