'19 KY DT Jacob Lacey (Notre Dame Signee)

[BobbyMac]

Returning for II. Taking OVs next spring after he makes sure no one on his list goes 4-8 and then committing

FIFY

 

[IrishLion]

My #1 want BY FAR. An elite defensive lineman from my hometown (even though hes a county school kid and not a Purple) playing for the Irish? Yes, please!

Bowling Green is loaded as it is.

Imagine if this kid were there instead of playing for the county?

(not that they have much competition at the moment with Highlands being down)

 

[BobbyMac]

Coming to Irish Invasion (I am assuming per this tweet)

Lets hope he commits and he gets to work building the 2019 Class.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> remains a top contender for 2019 four-star DT Jacob Lacey. South Bend trip No. 5 will occur in June <a href="https://t.co/zDJnGwjeQP">https://t.co/zDJnGwjeQP</a> (VIP) <a href="https://t.co/jGywdGtWEa">pic.twitter.com/jGywdGtWEa</a></p>— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/861950257302777858">May 9, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[dublinirish]

Notre Dame visiting Jacob Lacey on Thursday

 

[ShawneeIrish]

Bowling Green is loaded as it is.

Imagine if this kid were there instead of playing for the county?

(not that they have much competition at the moment with Highlands being down)

True. I think South Warren may have won a title too, but not for sure. Way too many classes in KY football these days. BGHS had a Mr Football in Carothers who is signed with Navy. I went to school with hos Dad, excited to see him suit up against the Irish.

 

[Irish#1]

Nice stick kid. New level of want just washed over me.

He threw him a lollipop. Hell even at 64 I could have hit that puppy.

 

[dwshade]

True. I think South Warren may have won a title too, but not for sure. Way too many classes in KY football these days. BGHS had a Mr Football in Carothers who is signed with Navy. I went to school with hos Dad, excited to see him suit up against the Irish.

It's insane how many classes Kentucky has considering the number of schools. Only one less classification than the state of Georgia even though Georgia has 260 more high schools.

 

[IrishLion]

True. I think South Warren may have won a title too, but not for sure. Way too many classes in KY football these days. BGHS had a Mr Football in Carothers who is signed with Navy. I went to school with hos Dad, excited to see him suit up against the Irish.

I played against a Navy fullback from Ryle high school in NKY that ran all over ND one year. Vince Murray. Dude was a stud.

 

[IrishLion]

It's insane how many classes Kentucky has considering the number of schools. Only one less classification than the state of Georgia even though Georgia has 260 more high schools.

Yeah it's not ideal. I think going to 5 classes would be good instead of having 6, but at the end of the day, there will never be true balance because of the big Louisville schools.

5 classes would at least improve competition in the current 3A and 4A classes.

 

[BobbyMac]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">To God Be the Glory! I received an offer from the National champs, Clemson Tigers !! <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachToddBates">@CoachToddBates</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoTigers?src=hash">#GoTigers</a> Man, Look at God!! <a href="https://t.co/iFtDjN2K6t">pic.twitter.com/iFtDjN2K6t</a></p>— Jacob Lacey (@JacobLacey6) <a href="https://twitter.com/JacobLacey6/status/872640472505823233">June 8, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[NDdomer2]

Welp...

 

[Domina Nostra]

Welp...

It's so apples and oranges it doesn't bother me. Dabo would be a great guy to play for, no doubt, but it looks like we're surviving the offer with Kevin Austin, for example...

 

[BobbyMac]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Top 2019 KY DL Jacob Lacey locks in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> visit for later this week (Premium) <a href="https://t.co/WqXCllwtXx">https://t.co/WqXCllwtXx</a> <a href="https://t.co/VSgNVcrBQ7">pic.twitter.com/VSgNVcrBQ7</a></p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/874327693424283649">June 12, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[GBdomer]

IMO from a ND lock we now have a battle with Clemson on our hands. He seems to truly love Clemson and his mom is on board if he wants to go there. Sounds like Mom is involved in this recruitment along with his pops. He seems to come from a great family. If I had to guess his top 3 would be

ND- leading by the slimmest of margins
Clemson- On our heels big time
Michigan- Just hanging around

All IMO

 

[clashmore_mike]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I love my time at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBrianKelly">@CoachBrianKelly</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMikeElston">@CoachMikeElston</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMikeElko">@CoachMikeElko</a> Awesome day enjoyed every minute Special place <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash">#GoIrish</a> &#55356;&#57152;&#55356;&#57152; <a href="https://t.co/hpyagP6wdD">pic.twitter.com/hpyagP6wdD</a></p>— Jacob Lacey (@JacobLacey6) <a href="https://twitter.com/JacobLacey6/status/875834557358059520">June 16, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[Domina Nostra]

IMO from a ND lock we now have a battle with Clemson on our hands. He seems to truly love Clemson and his mom is on board if he wants to go there. Sounds like Mom is involved in this recruitment along with his pops. He seems to come from a great family. If I had to guess his top 3 would be

ND- leading by the slimmest of margins
Clemson- On our heels big time
Michigan- Just hanging around

All IMO

The term "lock" apparently has no meaning.

 

[BobbyMac]

Decision coming? When?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Three sticking out to 4-star DT Jacob Lacey, a top player at his position in 2019. Decision coming <a href="https://t.co/BmLcAMLVsG">https://t.co/BmLcAMLVsG</a> VIP <a href="https://twitter.com/JacobLacey6">@JacobLacey6</a> <a href="https://t.co/aGYmE1INVY">pic.twitter.com/aGYmE1INVY</a></p>— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/877579116467208192">June 21, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[NDShark]

Decision coming? When?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Three sticking out to 4-star DT Jacob Lacey, a top player at his position in 2019. Decision coming <a href="https://t.co/BmLcAMLVsG">https://t.co/BmLcAMLVsG</a> VIP <a href="https://twitter.com/JacobLacey6">@JacobLacey6</a> <a href="https://t.co/aGYmE1INVY">pic.twitter.com/aGYmE1INVY</a></p>— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/877579116467208192">June 21, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I have their app on my phone and have an account but don't pay anything. With that free access I can read some of their VIP articles. This one says he's unsure of his time table for a final decision, but it could come before his junior season or after a few game day trips this fall. It does say it's coming up quickly, whatever that means. Also says he's visiting Stanford and Michigan...

 

[Irish#1]

Stanford?, crap.

 

[ShawneeIrish]

Stanford?, crap.

At least Stanford is FAR. You can get from BG to S Bend in an easy 6 hour drive. To get to Stanford youre going to have to drive an hour to Nashville then spend quite a bit of time and money on a plane.

 

[dublinirish]

did an interview with MF on his recruiting podcast. Sounds like a proper ND kid mentioned that he plays baseball as is a left fielder and led his HS team in stolen bases this season despite being 295 lbs lol

 

[IrishLion]

did an interview with MF on his recruiting podcast. Sounds like a proper ND kid mentioned that he plays baseball as is a left fielder and led his HS team in stolen bases this season despite being 295 lbs lol

He's got that Sheldon Day 5-step speed. That's enough to beat the catcher with a good jump on the pitcher.

 

[Domina Nostra]

did an interview with MF on his recruiting podcast. Sounds like a proper ND kid mentioned that he plays baseball as is a left fielder and led his HS team in stolen bases this season despite being 295 lbs lol

He's got that Sheldon Day 5-step speed. That's enough to beat the catcher with a good jump on the pitcher.

Despite? LOL! If I'm a second baseman, unless its the state championship game, there is no way I'm blocking a plate he's sliding into!

 

[dublinirish]

mentioned also that when he visited ND he hung out with "Daelin Jones" and
"Jerry Number99"

 

[arrowryan]

It's either Jacob or Litch Ajavon for the battle of most important recruit for the 2019 class.

Jacob obviously plays on the d-line. A championship caliber team always has a good d-line. He would come in and contribute right away. A starting interior line of Ewell/Lacey would be among the best in the business.

Litch obviously plays in the secondary. One of the most hard hitting safeties I have seen coming out of high school. Like Ewell/Lacey, a safety combo of Allen and Litch would have the strong potential of being the best in the country.

Both are very good and both play very important positions on defense.

 

[zelezo vlk]

It's either Jacob or Litch Ajavon for the battle of most important recruit for the 2019 class.

Jacob obviously plays on the d-line. A championship caliber team always has a good d-line. He would come in and contribute right away. A starting interior line of Ewell/Lacey would be among the best in the business.

Litch obviously plays in the secondary. One of the most hard hitting safeties I have seen coming out of high school. Like Ewell/Lacey, a safety combo of Allen and Litch would have the strong potential of being the best in the country.

Both are very good and both play very important positions on defense.

Over this guy?

 

[arrowryan]

Over this guy?

I think so. I have my doubts with Brian Williams due to him being from Texas and every other top school in the country will be after him. ND did a tremendous job identifying Litch early in the process and we seem to be in the driver's seat right now. That's the vibe I get, anyway

 

[BobbyMac]

It's either Jacob or Litch Ajavon for the battle of most important recruit for the 2019 class.

Jacob obviously plays on the d-line. A championship caliber team always has a good d-line. He would come in and contribute right away. A starting interior line of Ewell/Lacey would be among the best in the business.

Litch obviously plays in the secondary. One of the most hard hitting safeties I have seen coming out of high school. Like Ewell/Lacey, a safety combo of Allen and Litch would have the strong potential of being the best in the country.

Both are very good and both play very important positions on defense.

I think so. I have my doubts with Brian Williams due to him being from Texas and every other top school in the country will be after him. ND did a tremendous job identifying Litch early in the process and we seem to be in the driver's seat right now. That's the vibe I get, anyway

If highlight film is any indication of who will start, Jayson Ade will be in the running for All American. That's a strong call to leave him out of the starting line up behind Ewell/Lacey. I also think if ND could steal Jowon Briggs from OSU, he'd be in the running. After watching all of the camp 1 on 1's, he has the best handwork of any DT in '19. He might be RKG enough to pick ND, he marches to the beat of a different drummer for sure. He's my #1 DT in '19 now ahead of Lacey.

In regards to Brian Williams: If he were to come to ND, he would be playing FS or CB. He's Jeffery Okudah all over again. IF he played FS, That means 6-2, 210+ (currently) moves to SS. (he'll be big enough obviously). I'm not sure D Allen isn't bound for SS anyways. A SS that was a top CB in his class early on, before he started growing would be ok in my book if Brian Williams is your FS.

I would love to fast forward to the '19 & '20 seasons to see how Simon, JOK, JGH, Aloha, D Allen*, Ajavon* & Moala* shake out.

*the ifs.

 

[Irish Man3]

If highlight film is any indication of who will start, Jayson Ade will be in the running for All American. That's a strong call to leave him out of the starting line up behind Ewell/Lacey. I also think if ND could steal Jowon Briggs from OSU, he'd be in the running. After watching all of the camp 1 on 1's, he has the best handwork of any DT in '19. He might be RKG enough to pick ND, he marches to the beat of a different drummer for sure. He's my #1 DT in '19 now ahead of Lacey.

In regards to Brian Williams: If he were to come to ND, he would be playing FS or CB. He's Jeffery Okudah all over again. IF he played FS, That means 6-2, 210+ (currently) moves to SS. (he'll be big enough obviously). I'm not sure D Allen isn't bound for SS anyways. A SS that was a top CB in his class early on, before he started growing would be ok in my book if Brian Williams is your FS.

I would love to fast forward to the '19 & '20 seasons to see how Simon, JOK, JGH, Aloha, D Allen*, Ajavon* & Moala* shake out.

*the ifs.

This is also kind of where my head is at. A 10 win season this year could really spring board everything moving forward. This is the best coaching staff from top to bottom at ND under Brian Kelly.

Also agree on Briggs. Kid is a technician on the interior. If we could land some damn true cornerbacks, this defense is in good shape. Very athletic.

 

[Irish#1]

This is also kind of where my head is at. A 10 win season this year could really spring board everything moving forward. This is the best coaching staff from top to bottom at ND under Brian Kelly.

Also agree on Briggs. Kid is a technician on the interior. If we could land some damn true cornerbacks, this defense is in good shape. Very athletic.

Haven't played a game yet and already the best? lol

But I know what you're saying.