'18 IL ATH Houston Griffith (Notre Dame Early Enrollee)

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Wiltfong has lost his touch a little even though he's still highly respected. Same guy who had Jurkovec OSU bound and he committed to ND two days later
 
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This is good stuff. I bet Dad likes it too.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Draft Day <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IrishBouND18?src=hash">#IrishBouND18</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash">#GoIrish</a> <a href="https://t.co/AnMZLjSkKu">pic.twitter.com/AnMZLjSkKu</a></p>— Houston Griffith (@___HG3) <a href="https://twitter.com/___HG3/status/857558767474552834">April 27, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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The recruiting department needs to be locked into a long-term contract.

...italics kinda not needed.
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Irish Illustrated caught up with top recruit Houston Griffith, who <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ND?src=hash">#ND</a> will be checking in on this week <a href="https://twitter.com/IMGAcademy">@IMGAcademy</a>. <a href="https://t.co/owv7PJAf8N">https://t.co/owv7PJAf8N</a> <a href="https://t.co/7bnZJwyUIY">pic.twitter.com/7bnZJwyUIY</a></p>— Kevin Sinclair (@fightingirishk1) <a href="https://twitter.com/fightingirishk1/status/858791544827936768">April 30, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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"I'm probably going to make a commitment in the summertime," Griffith said. "I'm starting to think about places that need me instead of places that just want me. Everyone who wanted me offered me a scholarship but I need to be somewhere where I'm needed, where I can step in as a freshman and make an impact right away."

This quote from the interview. Well Houston, you are certainly needed in South Bend. Come on down.
 
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So if the safety board is Houston & Allen, who's at the top of the CB board?
 
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Luckylucci said:
"I'm probably going to make a commitment in the summertime," Griffith said. "I'm starting to think about places that need me instead of places that just want me. Everyone who wanted me offered me a scholarship but I need to be somewhere where I'm needed, where I can step in as a freshman and make an impact right away."

This quote from the interview. Well Houston, you are certainly needed in South Bend. Come on down.
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This stuck out to me as well because in the other interview above, Houston mentions ND talks to him about playing early and he likes that.
 
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zelezo vlk said:
I remember a podcast last week saying he might be a safety. I assume that means he's either being recruited as swing or safety.
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Gotcha. I was wondering if it was official or not. Allen was a CB until he came to grips with his body type and his potential.

I personally would bet the house Griffith's gonna be a safety. The question is, when does Houston think he's gonna be a safety, if at all? I don't think genetics are going to allow him to play CB for his entire college career. Allen could potentially be a roadblock here as maybe Griffith sees that as his best position long term too(?) It would be ok by me if Griffith put on another 10-15 quick pounds and followed his Dad's genetic path. Nothing would make me happier than a 205-210lb Griffith 12 mos. from now. A SS (STUD) with his CB skills and a FS (WHIP) with Allen's CB skillset would be a game changer for ND.

BUT... cornerback is the money maker on Sundays so nobody wants to give up the position unless mother nature forces them to.
 
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Gotcha. I was wondering if it was official or not. Allen was a CB until he came to grips with his body type and his potential.

I personally would bet the house Griffith's gonna be a safety. The question is, when does Houston think he's gonna be a safety, if at all? I don't think genetics are going to allow him to play CB for his entire college career. Allen could potentially be a roadblock here as maybe Griffith sees that as his best position long term too(?) It would be ok by me if Griffith put on another 10-15 quick pounds and followed his Dad's genetic path. Nothing would make me happier than a 205-210lb Griffith 12 mos. from now. A SS (STUD) with his CB skills and a FS (WHIP) with Allen's CB skillset would be a game changer for ND.

BUT... cornerback is the money maker on Sundays so nobody wants to give up the position unless mother nature forces them to.
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Just tell them that a safety went before a corner in the NFL Draft?

If both sign on to playing safety, who's your #1 CB then? I'm just confused by the DB board is all.
 
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Coming to Irish Invasion per his 247 Timeline.

My commitment prediction is a solid... Please... Pretty Please?
 
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Andrew Ivins (InsidetheU) with the CB. Gotta like it when Florida based reporters are feeling the Irish for any recruit!
 
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Andrew Ivins (InsidetheU) with the CB. Gotta like it when Florida based reporters are feeling the Irish for any recruit!
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Ivins is also the ex-recruiting analyst for BGI. So he's somewhat familiar with ND sources as well. Not sure if that matters here but probably doesn't hurt.
 
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Ivins is also the ex-recruiting analyst for BGI. So he's somewhat familiar with ND sources as well. Not sure if that matters here but probably doesn't hurt.
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Good point! I don't see what he would have to gain otherwise. I noticed he has an 86% rate of picking correctly. Not bad at all imo.
 
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I believe Ivins is 100% on FL kids going to ND since he left South Bend.

This is Gospel and calls for a Nooice.

...or in honor of Guardians 2's release:

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Just saw that Gus Ramos of Illini 247 flipped his CB from OSU to ND. This is done.

I'm not sure you could land two safeties better against the pass than Griffith and Allen in the same class.

For all that is bad in the Gervin decommit, ND landing these two along with Jayson Ade, Booker, Jam Franklin and possibly PJ Mustipher would infuse some top tier talent at positions where ND has been undermanned for some time.
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congrats to DB Houston Griffith (<a href="https://twitter.com/___HG3">@___HG3</a>) of <a href="https://twitter.com/IMGAFootball">@IMGAFootball</a> (FL) on earning his invite to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheOpening?src=hash">#TheOpening</a> Finals! <a href="https://t.co/xWvriuov93">pic.twitter.com/xWvriuov93</a></p>— The Opening (@TheOpening) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheOpening/status/863136690080104448">May 12, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">3️⃣1️⃣2️⃣➡️5️⃣7️⃣4️⃣ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash">#GoIrish</a> #<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/irishbouND18?src=hash">#irishbouND18</a> <a href="https://t.co/DKPsKHivKK">pic.twitter.com/DKPsKHivKK</a></p>— Houston Griffith (@___HG3) <a href="https://twitter.com/___HG3/status/864644806366154753">May 17, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">3️⃣1️⃣2️⃣➡️5️⃣7️⃣4️⃣ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash">#GoIrish</a> #<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/irishbouND18?src=hash">#irishbouND18</a> <a href="https://t.co/DKPsKHivKK">pic.twitter.com/DKPsKHivKK</a></p>— Houston Griffith (@___HG3) <a href="https://twitter.com/___HG3/status/864644806366154753">May 17, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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I mean did everyone just miss something here?
 
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