'11 OH LB Jarrett Grace (Signed Notre Dame LOI)

[aubeirish]

But OSU didnt offer ...

Maybe he's too smart...lol

 

[Irish.Ca]

Maybe it was well known he didn't have interest in OSU. Still feels like we stole a cookie from the cookie jar though, oh yeah. Welcome aboard Jarrett.

 

[IHateMarkMay]

Maybe he pulled an Aaron Lynch and Ohio State did offer but he turned it down on the spot because he has a secret prejudice against sweatervests...

 

[SoJerseyIrish]

Or maybe he is a step below the top LB's in the country.......crazy idea....I know.....I guess I have higher expectations than most, I want the best.....

 

[rocket31]

Or maybe he is a step below the top LB's in the country.......crazy idea....I know.....I guess I have higher expectations than most, I want the best.....

he is the 10th ranked OLB in the country.

what in the world more do you want...geezus

 

[chyrspchuck]

Or maybe he is a step below the top LB's in the country.......crazy idea....I know.....I guess I have higher expectations than most, I want the best.....

we have Manti, he is the best.


Congrats Jarrett Grace, your a stud and most of us are ecstatic to have you.

 

[irish4ever]

Ohio State never offered this kid.........it says a lot.

What's say ... O$U missed the boat on this kid? A 4-star prospect per scout and the #10 rated OLB overall, yet your comment comes across as ND really pissed away a scholarship. Yeah, I too can't believe the Irish took this LB since he's not a 5-star ! What are they thinking?

 

[jason_h537]

Welcome to the family Grace. Gonna have to watch some highlights because like Farley i really dont know much on him but glad to see some verbals come in

 

[aubeirish]

Was on power hour with Mike Frank. Wow, what an outstanding young man. From what I have seen, he is an outstanding football player as well. Very excited with this commitment.

 

[BGIF]

Update

Update

RANKING
Rivals: , #20 ILB, Rating 5.7
Scout: , #9 OLB
ESPN: , #33 ILB, Grade 78

 

[Seanthornton]

This kid is part of a winning H.S. Football program. in SW Ohio Cinci area. He is a stud ! I hope we get him for real.



ps. The hell with OSU.........

 

[TerryTate]

FINALLY found some game footage on him on Rivals. He looks like an excellent ILB. Saw a few picks when dropping in coverage, and he was very good against the run. He lights up a few receivers coming across the middle too.

He seems to be loving ND, and he's been reaching out to other recruits quite a bit. Sounds like this guy is buying into Kelly's program.

 

[mcbri014]

Check out his offer list on rivals...bama and the suckeyes offered him recently

 

[jason_h537]

yes but he says he could have more offers but all mail he gets from other schools go straight into the trash

 

[Ben E.]

Check out his offer list on rivals...bama and the suckeyes offered him recently

its sad that them offering is needed validation for some!

 

[NDinL.A.]

its sad that them offering is needed validation for some!

I absolutely get what you're saying, but it is validation for those of us (including you) who had to argue against those clowns who said BK would only offer 2 and 3 star guys...guys from Ohio that had MAC offer lists, etc. BK I believe was the 1st big-school coach (or one of the first) to jump on this kid, but because he had offers from Indiana and Duke and Kentucky, many BK haters assumed that he was a marginal player at best and that ND was doomed to a lifetime of marginal players. Nevermind that several experts who reviewed his film said he had the chance to be great and that he was a perfect fit for ND.

Here's some quotes from an Irish fan on this thread:

Ohio State never offered this kid.........it says a lot. The good players in Ohio get OSU offers......it's not like this kid is from Oregon and didn't get an OSU offer, he is from Ohio. I just would love to see some of the top talent at the position coming to ND....I want to win championships, not just be a good team.

Maybe he is a step below the top LB's in the country.......crazy idea....I know.....I guess I have higher expectations than most, I want the best.....

Fast forward to now and 2 of the best defenses in college football want him to join their team. I'd say BK is validated, and those negative-nancy clowns that pervade ND message boards need to stand up and realize that BK will recruited the BEST players that fit his defense and persona, star system be damned...

 

[mcbri014]

This kid is perfect for the Irish. He is going to be a great linebacker and I wanted to point out his new offers for those that thought Kelly couldn't get top talent. Grace loves ND and he will be a big time player in the future. I don't need the validation of a Bama offer to make me like this kid. His highlight film speaks for itself.

 

[IrishLax]

Any chance this guy de-commits?

 

[Ben E.]

Any chance this guy de-commits?

same chance that any of them have until they sign on the line that is dotted!

 

[jason_h537]

Any chance this guy de-commits?

Evryone has a chance to decomit that is the nature of recruiting but he did say he throws away all mail he gets from other schools without reading it so thats a great sign

 

[jason_h537]

FINALLY found some game footage on him on Rivals. He looks like an excellent ILB. Saw a few picks when dropping in coverage, and he was very good against the run. He lights up a few receivers coming across the middle too.

He seems to be loving ND, and he's been reaching out to other recruits quite a bit. Sounds like this guy is buying into Kelly's program.

Actually did not like him incoverage but he has a great frame and is a downhill runner. Grace is a project but looks like he can turn into a big time run stuffing MLB. not a everydown player but a possible future starter if developed properly. Still like Lifka better but the guys is growing on me

 

[BirdmanND06]

Actually did not like him incoverage but he has a great frame and is a downhill runner. Grace is a project but looks like he can turn into a big time run stuffing MLB. not a everydown player but a possible future starter if developed properly. Still like Lifka better but the guys is growing on me

For an ILB he should be fine in coverage. I have not seen a lot of film of him in coverage, however. he moves well sideline to sideline and has a very good nose for the football. I think he can be a heck of a player. The recent offers from OSU and Bama say a lot, IMO.

 

[TerryTate]

Actually did not like him incoverage but he has a great frame and is a downhill runner. Grace is a project but looks like he can turn into a big time run stuffing MLB. not a everydown player but a possible future starter if developed properly. Still like Lifka better but the guys is growing on me

What don't you like about him in coverage? There were maybe five clips total, and each one he was either breaking up a pass, picking it off, or laying out a receiver. Not saying he's going to be amazing in coverage, but I don't really think you can say you don't like him based on the video

 

[mokpra37]

Jarrett and Aaron Lynch

Jarrett and Aaron Lynch

Posters on Scout are reporting that Jarrett and Aaron Lynch have had at least one Facebook conversation about how great it is going to be to play at ND together. Can't help but like that news!

 

[jason_h537]

What don't you like about him in coverage? There were maybe five clips total, and each one he was either breaking up a pass, picking it off, or laying out a receiver. Not saying he's going to be amazing in coverage, but I don't really think you can say you don't like him based on the video

Yeah but those plays were all right at him, nothing spectacular. he didnt look fluid to me when he had to go sideline to sideline (which can be masked in a 3-4) but he looked great attacking and is a downhill runner. Actually reminds me of a LB version of Kyle McCarthy. Solid player who will have to come in and develop but could be a solid/reliable contributer in his last 2 years or so

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Posters on Scout are reporting that Jarrett and Aaron Lynch have had at least one Facebook conversation about how great it is going to be to play at ND together. Can't help but like that news!

For what it's worth...

I'm "friends" with Jarret and Aaron on Facebook. I've never seen Aaron completely imply that he is going to be an Irish, but there have been some talks between Jarret and Aaron. Mostly Jarret telling Aaron about how much ND needs him.

Jarret also is beciming "friends" with ND's prospects and is trying hard to recruit them along with him. Jarret had many deep conversations with Eilar Hardy about how Eilar should commit to ND.

Jarret also semi-frequently talks with Clay "GoIrish" Burton (yeah Clay changed his name to "GoIrish").

Jarret constantly is mentioning ND. He talks about "training like a champion today". Jarret is 100% Irish. I have virtually no concern about him flipping.

I can't wait for all these RKGs to join ND.

 

[rocket31]

For what it's worth...

I've never seen Aaron completely imply that he is going to be an Irish, but

what part of "when we get to ND next year will have a dunk contest!" and "yea ima commit to ND" fails to imply he is going to be irish?

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

what part of "when we get to ND next year will have a dunk contest!" and "yea ima commit to ND" fails to imply he is going to be irish?

I never saw those posts sorry...

I added them a few weeks ago, and haven't really followed them too closely.

But I basically assumed Aaron was going to commit after seeing the things his mom has been posting.

 

[NDPhilly]

I am also "friends" with them on Facebook and it seems like they talk more than once a week. (dont call me a stalker) Jarrett posts links about Notre Dame on his wall all the time
Here is one

Support Coach Kelly, join the Kelly Green Team!

 

[TerryTate]

ESPN Video:

Jarrett Grace - ESPN Video - ESPN