'19 GA LB JD Bertrand (Notre Dame Signee)

[BobbyMac]

LB
Roswell, GA
Blessed Trinity Catholic

Measurements:
Height: 6-1
Weight: 220

Rankings 10-8-18:
247 Comp: ..... 4* ..... #16 OLB ..... #312 OA ..... .8993 rating
247: ............... 4* ..... #15 OLB ..... #227 OA ...... 91
Rivals: ............ 4* ..... #12 ILB ....... #247 OA ..... 5.8
ESPN: ............. 4* ..... #26 OLB .......................... 78

Rankings 11-19-18:
247 Comp: ..... 4* ..... #17 OLB ..... #314 OA ..... .8984 rating
247: ............... 4* ..... #15 OLB ..... #234 OA ...... 91
Rivals: ............ 4* ..... #12 ILB ....... #247 OA ..... 5.8
ESPN: ............. 4* ..... #26 OLB .......................... 80


Offers:
Notre Dame ..... Committed 11-19-18
Colorado
UGA ................ Committed July 2017 ..... Decommitted 10-5-18
Florida
GT
Iowa St
LSU
Miss St
UNC
Ole Miss
Pitt
Stanford
TCU
Tenn
Vandy
WF
Wiscy

Media Links:

Twitter = https://twitter.com/JDBertrand1

Hudl = https://www.hudl.com/profile/3035430/JD-Bertrand

Highlights:

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[BobbyMac]

Visiting for Pitt or FSU.

4.0 student.

Visited for the VT game in 2016.

Plays on the state champs in their division (4A). Archrival of Marist and Kyle Hamilton. They play last game of the season on the 26th.

A lot to like.

From the Master List thread:

JD Bertand decommited from UGA. Lots of interesting follow action going on.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/plrFJroJ7w">pic.twitter.com/plrFJroJ7w</a></p>— JD Bertrand (@JDBertrand1) <a href="https://twitter.com/JDBertrand1/status/1048402960248688640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Enjoyed the visit to Notre Dame today. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a>☘️☘️<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMikeElston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMikeElston</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NDFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ISDUpdate</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TJamesNDI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TJamesNDI</a> <a href="https://t.co/bQ5dzZZUlv">pic.twitter.com/bQ5dzZZUlv</a></p>— JD Bertrand (@JDBertrand1) <a href="https://twitter.com/JDBertrand1/status/800154234134134784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[zelezo vlk]

I didn't even know the staff wanted another linebacker. Definitely like the film though

 

[ab2cmiller]

This kid kind of looks like someone I once knew from the Cobra Kai Dojo

 

[BobbyMac]

This kid kind of looks like someone I once knew from the Cobra Kai Dojo

Sweep the leg. You have a problem with that? No Mercy.

 

[NDIrish88]

Like his and posted in the master list that he definitely would LB versatility. Could.play any of the 3 IMO. Would also like another quality LB and this kid is it.

 

[Irish#1]

This kid kind of looks like someone I once knew from the Cobra Kai Dojo

Sweep the leg. You have a problem with that? No Mercy.

Tossing softballs. You better knock it out of the park!

 

[BobbyMac]

Like his and posted in the master list that he definitely would LB versatility. Could.play any of the 3 IMO. Would also like another quality LB and this kid is it.

Definitely one of the ILB spots. Rovers in the Elko/Lea system tend to come from S/WR backgrounds.

 

[BobbyMac]

Visited Florida last weekend and picked up two Gator CB's, one from an OSU analyst and the other from an Auburn analyst.

 

[NDIrish88]

Definitely one of the ILB spots. Rovers in the Elko/Lea system tend to come from S/WR backgrounds.

Yeah but his speed on film makes me think he could be used as a rover in some packages. But Buck or Mike would be better. Wish he was a little taller though.

 

[greyhammer90]

Interesting that he's visiting without an offer.

 

[NDMIA]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2019 four-star LB J.D. Bertrand ready to check out <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> this weekend: <a href="https://t.co/EaXhQy1VRB">https://t.co/EaXhQy1VRB</a></p>— Steve Wiltfong (@SWiltfong247) <a href="https://twitter.com/SWiltfong247/status/1049765200109424640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2018</a></blockquote>
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An unofficial visit to ND this weekend. That is impressive interest out of the kid to pay out of pocket to come to ND in the middle of senior season. I really hope ND is all over him because there don't seem to be any 2019 recruits coming this weekend that are as significant as this guy. I hope they roll out the red carpet and get him an offer with an opportunity for an OV in the future!

 

[Mavericknyc1980]

Would be a huge get, and he is showing real interest.

 

[Irish YJ]

Posted in the master list or visit thread, but will drop here too.

He was one of three that bounced from UGA last week.

He was their lowest rated 4star, and lowest rated LB. A UGA fan suggested it's possibly making room for Nakobe Dean (5star ILB), didn't like the comp, or simply figured out UGA wasn't the place?

Good kid, from good school and family. He's an Eagle Scout, if that tells you anything.

 

[Irish YJ]

Also, wouldn't be shocked if he gave another look to Vandy.

 

[irishnd31]

He's an Eagle Scout, if that tells you anything.

That he can tie over 50 knots, knows how to survive a bear attack and probably had to decline many offers to spoon by some unsavory adult perverted scout leaders on weekend getaways to “Camp Lust”?

 

[NDRock]

Without watching any film he reminds me of Drue Tranquill with some Dan Fox and Danny Spond thrown in there. Hopefully he can bring the pre-snap ability of Joe Schmidt with Carlo Calabrese’s love of family.

 

[Irish YJ]

That he can tie over 50 knots, knows how to survive a bear attack and probably had to decline many offers to spoon by some unsavory adult perverted scout leaders on weekend getaways to “Camp Lust”?

sounds like you had some bad experiences in the scouts..

 

[irishnd31]

sounds like you had some bad experiences in the scouts..

There’s not enough soap to wash away the tears. If there was a merit badge for refusing any more camping trips, I too would be Eagle Scout.

 

[Irish YJ]

There’s not enough soap to wash away the tears. If there was a merit badge for refusing any more camping trips, I too would be Eagle Scout.

In all seriousness, I've got friends with kids that are/were eagle scouts. All were top notch when it came to commitment, hard work, common sense, and doing the right thing. This is one kid I bet never gets into any trouble for grades or doing silly shit.

 

[NDMIA]

In all seriousness, I've got friends with kids that are/were eagle scouts. All were top notch when it came to commitment, hard work, common sense, and doing the right thing. This is one kid I bet never gets into any trouble for grades or doing silly shit.

If the kid is a 4* talent, gets good grades, comes from a good family, has Eagle Scout traits like good character/work ethic or whatever comes from that, then I think it’s a no brainer for the staff to try and include him in their plans for the future. You can never have enough good character guys on the roster.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Idk though. I made Eagle and am a complete bum

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[Sherm Sticky]

Idk though. I made Eagle and am a complete bum

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[stlnd01]

Without watching any film he reminds me of Drue Tranquill with some Dan Fox and Danny Spond thrown in there. Hopefully he can bring the pre-snap ability of Joe Schmidt with Carlo Calabrese’s love of family.

You forgot that Greer Martini quickness, and the werewolf qualities of pre-injury Jarrett Grace.

 

[Irish YJ]

If the kid is a 4* talent, gets good grades, comes from a good family, has Eagle Scout traits like good character/work ethic or whatever comes from that, then I think it’s a no brainer for the staff to try and include him in their plans for the future. You can never have enough good character guys on the roster.

I know some folks in the area, and will try and get a read. But yes, a no brainer. A UGA friend told me they were surprised he didn't go to Vandy in the first place, so wonder if they will be back in the picture. Not sure I understand the whole FL visit the weekend he leaves UGA, and then immediately to ND. I have to guess we are a serious player. Haven't watched his film, but will sometime this week.

Idk though. I made Eagle and am a complete bum

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But you are a most excellent bum.

 

[BobbyMac]

Funny how life works.

I started the 2019 LB recruiting cycle off with just 1 wish, to get a LB from Blessed Trinity Catholic. Weird that it could happen and Steele Chambers isn't in the equation.

 

[Luckylucci]

If Lea thinks he can play and ultimately offers, then that’s all I need. I also wouldn’t mind the staff taking another look at Nick Jackson, KJ Wallace’s teammate. End the class with a CB, LB, and DE would be just fine by me

 

[NDIrish88]

If Lea thinks he can play and ultimately offers, then that’s all I need. I also wouldn’t mind the staff taking another look at Nick Jackson, KJ Wallace’s teammate. End the class with a CB, LB, and DE would be just fine by me

I agree. Nick Jackson is good player as well.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

If Lea thinks he can play and ultimately offers, then that’s all I need. I also wouldn’t mind the staff taking another look at Nick Jackson, KJ Wallace’s teammate. End the class with a CB, LB, and DE would be just fine by me

Agreed (and maybe one more OT/OG for good measure)

 

[Irish#1]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2019 four-star LB J.D. Bertrand ready to check out <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> this weekend: <a href="https://t.co/EaXhQy1VRB">https://t.co/EaXhQy1VRB</a></p>— Steve Wiltfong (@SWiltfong247) <a href="https://twitter.com/SWiltfong247/status/1049765200109424640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2018</a></blockquote>
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An unofficial visit to ND this weekend. That is impressive interest out of the kid to pay out of pocket to come to ND in the middle of senior season. I really hope ND is all over him because there don't seem to be any 2019 recruits coming this weekend that are as significant as this guy. I hope they roll out the red carpet and get him an offer with an opportunity for an OV in the future!

I'm sure he'll get some love even if it's on his own dime. ND wouldn't have him visit if the interest wasn't mutual.