'12 CA S/WR Eamon McOsker (ND Preferred Walk-on)

[bert2834]

Safety / Wide Receiver
Loyola High School
Los Angeles, CA

Ht: 6'2
Wt: 193

RANKINGS:
N/A

OFFERS:
UPenn

Per the LaTimes blog. Would post a link but I am on my phone.

Was committed to Pennsylvania but could not pass up this opportunity.

Played for Loyola.

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[Cali_domer]

Eamon McOsker, S/WR #5, Loyola High School, Mid-Season Senior Highlights - YouTube

 

[zbikowski88]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/varsitytimesinsider/2012/02/football-loyolas-eamon-mcosker-gets-to-fulfill-his-dream.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+VarsityTimesInsider+%28Varsity+Times+Insider%29

Standout safety Eamon McOsker of Los Angeles Loyola had committed to Pennsylvania several weeks ago, but now he has decided to play for Notre Dame as a preferred walk-on.

"I thought it was too good to pass up," he said. "It's been my dream to play for them."

McOsker has been to Notre Dame at least 10 times. His older brother, Garrity, attends the South Bend, Ind., campus, and his father has worked for the school in development.

McOsker was the defensive player of the year in the Serra League.

 

[Irishnuke]

Football: Loyola's Eamon McOsker gets to fulfill his dream - latimes.com

 

[bert2834]

Thanks for the links guys.

 

[Mr. McGibblets]

Question is, per the youtube video, who will be the first to text him congrats on the decision?

 

[Irishnuke]

Couldn't find a rivals profile on him.

 

[military_irish]

When a player is referred to as a preferred walk on does that mean they make the team automatically, and they just have to pay their own way? Or do they still have to prove themselves to the coaching staff like other walk ons do, to make the team?

 

[zbikowski88]

When a player is referred to as a preferred walk on does that mean they make the team automatically, and they just have to pay their own way? Or do they still have to prove themselves to the coaching staff like other walk ons do, to make the team?

In some instances, a college coach/recruiter may designate an athlete as a "preferred walk-on" during the scouting process. In this situation, the athlete is assured a spot on the team, however the coach is unable or unwilling to offer a scholarship.

 

[military_irish]

In some instances, a college coach/recruiter may designate an athlete as a "preferred walk-on" during the scouting process. In this situation, the athlete is assured a spot on the team, however the coach is unable or unwilling to offer a scholarship.

Makes sense, thank you.

 

[Cali_domer]

Eamon Mcosker Football Profile - Loyola 10-11 - MaxPreps

 

[Who'saWildManNow]

Kid could be our next special teams love affair.. Good for him.. He can only help the program with that kind of desire.

 

[Irish Fam]

Good tackler. Not afraid of contact.

I like it.

 

[beryirish]

So if this pickup a defensive player or offensive player?

Judging by his DPOY and our shortage of DBs I would assume defense.

 

[bert2834]

Can a mod change the title for me?

I spelled his name wrong.

It is McOsker not McCoster. Thanks!!

And reps to the guys who posted links for me!

 

[condoms SUCk]

Good tackler. Not afraid of contact.

I like it.

^this and he seems fast, don't know the type of competition he plays against but he pulled away from guys in some of those clips.

 

[me9rob]

^this and he seems fast, don't know the type of competition he plays against but he pulled away from guys in some of those clips.

plays in the best league in the toughest division in California and arguably the country. Not totally sure about the other teams Loyola played out of league though.

 

[Emcee77]

plays in the best league in the toughest division in California and arguably the country. Not totally sure about the other teams Loyola played out of league though.

Wow, in that case, judging by the film, this is an exciting pickup. Salvi/Anello type special teams contributions might be the floor for him; I could envision him contributing in other ways.

 

[Grahambo]

Like I have stated, give me a 3* with heart, desire, the will to get better and to fight hard on every play then a 5* who wants it handed to him on a silver platter. Welcome aboard McOsker.

 

[irishog77]

I'm surprised the barrage of white-reciever-comparisons hasn't started yet....

 

[Sherm Sticky]

I'm surprised the barrage of white-reciever-comparisons hasn't started yet....

Wes Welker, Wayne Cherbet, Ed McCafry, Julian Edelman...He looks like them all

 

[NDinFL]

Steve Largent

 

[irishog77]

Wes Welker, Wayne Cherbet, Ed McCafry, Julian Edelman...He looks like them all

Perhaps. I could see him being the next Ricky Proehl or Brandon Stokely.

 

[Grahambo]

Jeremy Lin

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Perhaps. I could see him being the next Ricky Proehl or Brandon Stokely.

Dare I say the next Chris Collinsworth...

 

[NDinFL]

Jeremy Lin

 

[Mr. McGibblets]

So im driving home from work now listening to 97.5 the Fanatic in Philly and first words i hear are "Penn".... "I cant believe no other Ivy League schools wanted him". ... " he wasnt even on their radar" ..."his dream"..." chance of lifetime". I immediately thought that they were referring to Eamon.

Me and my narrow mind. They were referring to Jeremy Lin

 

[Irish52]

This kid may be our secret weapon next year. His desire to play for ND is obvious and he appears to have the speed and pysical ability to play either wide receiver or safety. I'm hoping he proves me right.

 

[Emcee77]

Dare I say the next Chris Collinsworth...

lol ... maybe Austin Collinsworth

 

[eNDzone]

From one ND fan to another welcome aboard Eamon.