'19 KY DT Jacob Lacey (Notre Dame Signee)

[clashmore_mike]

Did he visit Michigan today and then commit to us afterwords? Nice

Nope, didn't attend BBQ. Called Elston last night and committed.

 

[BobbyMac]

Freebie:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">New <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> commit - 2019 KY DT Jacob Lacey (<a href="https://twitter.com/JacobLacey6">@JacobLacey6</a>) - talks about his decision to choose the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Irish?src=hash">#Irish</a> (FREE) <a href="https://t.co/d718gZ6inH">https://t.co/d718gZ6inH</a></p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/891364055717474304">July 29, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[BGIF]

https://n.rivals.com/news/2019-dt-jacob-lacey-is-irish
Corey Bodden | BlueAndGold.com

Notre Dame landed a huge addition to the 2019 class after Bowling Green (Ky.) South Warren four-star defensive tackle Jacob Lacey announced his pledge to the Irish.

The 6-foot-2, 295-pounder made his fifth trip to South Bend in just under a year on June 16 and helped seal the deal for the Irish to give its 2019 class their second commitment.

“It was great,” Lacey said of the visit. “I’ve been there so many times. The main thing for me was getting to meet the players and watch them workout. My mom has only been up there once, so getting her back up there again was one of the big deals we had. She absolutely loved it. She loved the coaches and she’s a teacher, so she’s all about academics. Having great football and academics was a big thing for her to hear.”

Lacey picked Notre Dame over several offers including Clemson, Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State, Purdue, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and others.

uring that last trip, Lacey felt needed by the Irish.

“Most programs talk about how they want me and they were saying how they need me,” Lacey explained. “That was a big thing for me to hear that a school like Notre Dame. It was really humbling.”

Lacey’s main contact at Notre Dame throughout his recruitment was defensive line coach Mike Elston. The two’s relationship grew and especially when Elston moved to the defensive line.

“He’s always been able to help me out and give me advice,” Lacey said of Elston following the June visit. “He’s one of the best all-around defensive line coaches I’ve ever met. He has a bunch of defensive lineman out in the NFL and that’s something encouraging for me to hear and that he can really develop you as a player.”

Lacey was one of the first 100 players in the 2019 class to earn a star ranking from Rivals and will likely continue Notre Dame’s recent run of successful first commitments.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Awesome sauce.

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[ndcoltsfan2010]

Outstanding news!!!!!

 

[Domina Nostra]

KA-BOOOOM!!!

 

[AdmiralBackhand]

The staff has been on a roll!

 

[dwshade]

Nice work Mike Elston. And apparently Coach Kelly and Coach Elko were very important in his recruitment. His dad was very impressed by Elko.

 

[irishff1014]

Hell yeah!!

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

"I am disappointed" - Kuehnja

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[Sherm Sticky]

Welcome to Notre Dame Jacob.

In 3 years we got a bama type depth and rotation at DT. Need WDE recruiting to pickup now.


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[Redbar]

Congratulations to Jacob and the entire Lacey family. Huge accomplishment, excellent choice, you ARE needed and WE ARE ND!

 

[FDNYIrish1]

Welcome to Notre Dame Jacob.

In 3 years we got a bama type depth and rotation at DT. Need WDE recruiting to pickup now.


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I'm hoping some double digit sacks from that position this year will help with the WDE recruiting. These guys are knocking it out of the park right now. Keep the momentum going.

 

[BobbyMac]

On this day last year ND already had 5 commits and was a week away from getting #6 from Bo Bauer. The new staff only has 2 commits = Old staff worked harder and old staff got fired. Apply transitive property. Hire Bob Stoops.

 

[Luckylucci]

Another big time get from the staff. Good work this summer. We've now beat UM for 2 coveted targets and he spurned their BBQ in order to commit to ND.

Im starting to get the impression that a big season might mean some game changing recruiting classes for ND.

 

[Kaneyoufeelit]

 

[ShawneeIrish]

Yesssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[NDShark]

Does he play CB though?

 

[Sherm Sticky]

I'm hoping some double digit sacks from that position this year will help with the WDE recruiting. These guys are knocking it out of the park right now. Keep the momentum going.

Exactly. When Daelin puts together double digit asks this year and the team has success like the 2015 season lookout!


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[PANDFAN]

Changing in coaching staff have brought new found energy I haven't felt since 2012

 

[irish4ever]

Does he play CB though?

Don't need them. He'll be in the backfield sacking the QB before he gets a chance to throw to a WR!

 

[texbender]

I like the where all this is heading, a deep and strong front 7 on the D side, and it will only get better if the new scheme produces success. The recruiting momentum is perfect for the start of pre season practices and start of the rebirth for ND.

 

[Irishman77]

Awesomeness

 

[Irish#1]

Good choice Mr. Lacey.

 

[Southside Sully]

Beyond the Game: South Warren&apos;s Jacob Lacey picks Notre Dame

 

[Big23Head]

#127 overall in the Espn junior rankings

 

[GBdomer]

WOOOOOOOOOOOO YIPPIEEEE

 

[BobbyMac]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So far, Warren Central cannot block Jacob Lacey.</p>— 1027ESPNKY (@1027ESPNKY) <a href="https://twitter.com/1027ESPNKY/status/901573789774995456">August 26, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Football: South Warren 43, Warren Central 6<br>FINAL</p>— Cameron Brown (@Cameron_Brown_3) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cameron_Brown_3/status/901595136014082048">August 27, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Big23Head]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Not bad😎🍀🍀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash">#GoIrish</a> <a href="https://t.co/3x5PnacpmT">pic.twitter.com/3x5PnacpmT</a></p>— Jacob Lacey🎈 (@JacobLacey6) <a href="https://twitter.com/JacobLacey6/status/903641108453969920">September 1, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[BobbyMac]

This is a slick af edit.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Heading to South Bend this weekend! Start writing my story!<br>All glory to God🍀🍀🍀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/notredame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#notredame</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a> 🙏🏾 <a href="https://t.co/Qe5PA3wHOk">pic.twitter.com/Qe5PA3wHOk</a></p>— Jacob Lacey🎈 (@JacobLacey6) <a href="https://twitter.com/JacobLacey6/status/955582753017335808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>