'19 NJ WDE Aeneas DiCosmo (Stanford Verbal)

[stlnd01]

No, David Ojabo will grow into a SDE. And while I agree that his athleticism is an extremely valuable asset. For our class, he'd need to be paired with another SDE that can give more immediate snaps. Not sure he'd be ready to be a two deep player by sophomore year. Even in his own words, he has no idea what he is doing. See ball/get ball.

Ojabo is definitely more of a project. I just think that size and speed could wreak a lot of havoc.

 

[Big23Head]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Speed kills <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UAALLAMERICA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UAALLAMERICA</a> <a href="https://t.co/Xkzpw4WqgC">pic.twitter.com/Xkzpw4WqgC</a></p>— Anthony DiCosmo (@AnthonyDiCosmo) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnthonyDiCosmo/status/998223960226648064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Two on two <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UAALLAMERICA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UAALLAMERICA</a> <a href="https://t.co/YVBWSS9LAI">pic.twitter.com/YVBWSS9LAI</a></p>— Anthony DiCosmo (@AnthonyDiCosmo) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnthonyDiCosmo/status/998230755942846466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Versatility 😬💪🏾 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UAALLAMERICA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UAALLAMERICA</a> <a href="https://t.co/VJt9BR1w5y">pic.twitter.com/VJt9BR1w5y</a></p>— Anthony DiCosmo (@AnthonyDiCosmo) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnthonyDiCosmo/status/998224712672206849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Big23Head]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Headin’ to Dallas🕺🏽🕺🏽. Huge dream of mine. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GOTOPEN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GOTOPEN</a> <a href="https://t.co/c86zkziFDe">pic.twitter.com/c86zkziFDe</a></p>— Aeneas (@aeneas_dicosmo) <a href="https://twitter.com/aeneas_dicosmo/status/999409674989522944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First OV to Notre Dame tomorrow ☘️🌈 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a> <a href="https://t.co/9EGuK0uFEf">pic.twitter.com/9EGuK0uFEf</a></p>— Aeneas (@aeneas_dicosmo) <a href="https://twitter.com/aeneas_dicosmo/status/1007247219823661056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[BobbyMac]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Defensive end Aeneas DiCosmo on his official visit to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a>. <a href="https://t.co/QydhSq0zvk">https://t.co/QydhSq0zvk</a> <a href="https://t.co/QydhSq0zvk">https://t.co/QydhSq0zvk</a> <a href="https://t.co/cCzKaQj6xW">pic.twitter.com/cCzKaQj6xW</a></p>— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/1008071538350882820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2019 Bergen Catholic (N.J.) DE Aeneas DiCosmo (<a href="https://twitter.com/aeneas_dicosmo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aeneas_dicosmo</a>) goes in-depth on:<br><br>- Mike Elston and the hospitality the Elston family showed him<br>- Brian Kelly <br>- An unexpected presentation <br>- Academics <br>- International opportunities <br>- Tradition <a href="https://t.co/uLvTEro4oL">https://t.co/uLvTEro4oL</a></p>— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfreemanISD/status/1009068394547744770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[NDty9]

I know hes a bit undersized and not ranked very highly by any of the scouting services (for whatever thats worth), but i really like this kid. Seems to have a great burst and plays aggressive for his size. Perhaps a nice little speed rusher off the edge, on passing downs.

Would not mind adding him to the group of commits.

Anyone know which way hes leaning? Is he a take for us?

 

[IrishLion]

I know hes a bit undersized and not ranked very highly by any of the scouting services (for whatever thats worth), but i really like this kid. Seems to have a great burst and plays aggressive for his size. Perhaps a nice little speed rusher off the edge, on passing downs.

Would not mind adding him to the group of commits.

Anyone know which way hes leaning? Is he a take for us?

He absolutely is a take. I think ND is still searching for one more WDE and another SDE (maybe even two SDE's, depending on who you talk to).

 

[dublinirish]

guys on II think Di Cosmo is a better pure pass rusher than Nana

 

[zelezo vlk]

guys on II think Di Cosmo is a better pure pass rusher than Nana

Okwara vs Daelin? (though Nana is much more advanced than Daelin)

 

[NDty9]

Wowwwww Dublin, thats saying something!!!

And Thank you Lion!

 

[BobbyMac]

guys on II think Di Cosmo is a better pure pass rusher than Nana

I agree. NaNa's gonna be the SDE asap.

 

[BeauBenken]

guys on II think Di Cosmo is a better pure pass rusher than Nana

He reminds me of Deon Hollins.

 

[BobbyMac]

Early on I wanted to pass on him because there were guys who I liked better but they didn't work out. Hopefully Aeneas likes ND's vision for him more than the other two schools because the only thing that would make him a better Notre Dame prospect on and off the field is if he were 6-5. Great fit.

 

[NDIrish88]

I agree. NaNa's gonna be the SDE asap.

Interesting to see how the edges on the DL play out. If we land Dicosmo do we take another WDE or SDE? Ojabo is SDE for sure.

 

[koonja]

I'll throw down a ND CB.

Which carries more weight than any of the fruit cake analysts out there.

He's going to be a great addition to this class.

 

[BobbyMac]

Interesting to see how the edges on the DL play out. If we land Dicosmo do we take another WDE or SDE? Ojabo is SDE for sure.

I'm taking Ojabo for the same reason they took Kiser. It's a new level of athleticism at the position.

 

[BobbyMac]

I'll throw down a ND CB.

Which carries more weight than any of the fruit cake analysts out there.

He's going to be a great addition to this class.

It does seem like he liked the Drop position. Stanford is pitching him out of position imo and culture at ND should trump Michigan. I hope you're right. I have no feel for his recruitment so I'll hold your clipboard on this one.

 

[ryno 24]

I like Discosmo a lot but he will not likely be a better player than Nana. He should be a very good pass rusher.

 

[jspags10pg]

I'll throw down a ND CB.

Which carries more weight than any of the fruit cake analysts out there.

He's going to be a great addition to this class.

Fruit cake poster > fruit cake analyst?

I agree with you tho, fruit cake.

 

[koonja]

Look at the video on the top right of the page.

It says "Michigan visit by far the best".

Wast that from today? Or is that from some old Michigan visit? Would really suck if that's fresh as of today.

https://247sports.com/Player/Aeneas-DiCosmo-46040164

 

[Luckylucci]

Look at the video on the top right of the page.

It says "Michigan visit by far the best".

Wast that from today? Or is that from some old Michigan visit? Would really suck if that's fresh as of today.

https://247sports.com/Player/Aeneas-DiCosmo-46040164

That's old, from before ND and Stanford really entered the mix. His UM OV is this weekend.

 

[Luckylucci]

I share ISD's general enthusiasm for Aeneas. I think he and Nana, early on, will be very much like Daelin and Julian. Hopefully we can get him.

I did find it interesting that Elston recently said they are only looking for one more DL. I can't see any way that we don't take two if those two play different positions are quality talents.

 

[koonja]

I share ISD's general enthusiasm for Aeneas. I think he and Nana, early on, will be very much like Daelin and Julian. Hopefully we can get him.

I did find it interesting that Elston recently said they are only looking for one more DL. I can't see any way that we don't take two if those two play different positions are quality talents.

I definitely compare him to perhaps a slightly shorter Julian Okwara, but better change of direction. Their closing speed is similar IMO, but Aeneas can really change direction.
There is a PA fake in the first ~2 minutes of his film where he initially trails the RB, but then stops on a dime, and is up to full speed in a fraction of a second chasing down the QB.

That’s the type of in the box athleticism that gets the Koon excited.

 

[Irish#1]

I know hes a bit undersized and not ranked very highly by any of the scouting services (for whatever thats worth), but i really like this kid. Seems to have a great burst and plays aggressive for his size. Perhaps a nice little speed rusher off the edge, on passing downs.

Would not mind adding him to the group of commits.

Anyone know which way hes leaning? Is he a take for us?

Dwight Freeney says hello.

While at Purdue Joe Tiller always had undersized ends that created a lot of issues for offenses when it came to rushing the passer.

 

[Luckylucci]

I definitely compare him to perhaps a slightly shorter Julian Okwara, but better change of direction. Their closing speed is similar IMO, but Aeneas can really change direction.
There is a PA fake in the first ~2 minutes of his film where he initially trails the RB, but then stops on a dime, and is up to full speed in a fraction of a second chasing down the QB.

That’s the type of in the box athleticism that gets the Koon excited.

He’s definitely a quick twitch athlete, that’s for sure.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Dwight Freeney says hello.

While at Purdue Joe Tiller always had undersized ends that created a lot of issues for ND offenses when it came to rushing the passer.

FIFY

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Dwight Freeney says hello.

While at Purdue Joe Tiller always had undersized ends that created a lot of issues for offenses when it came to rushing the passer.

People always do this.

Dwight Freeney says hello for short DEs.

Drew Brees says hello for short QBs.

Aaron Donald says hello for short DL

Sure, there are exceptions to the rule but plot the heights/weights/athleticism of the different positions and most cluster tightly to the defined profiles with a few outliers.

Hopefully DiCosmo becomes Irish and hopefully he tears it up.

 

[ThePiombino]

People always do this.

Dwight Freeney says hello for short DEs.

Drew Brees says hello for short QBs.

Aaron Donald says hello for short DL

Sure, there are exceptions to the rule but plot the heights/weights/athleticism of the different positions and most cluster tightly to the defined profiles with a few outliers.

Hopefully DiCosmo becomes Irish and hopefully he tears it up.

This statement couldn't be more on point.

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[BGIF]

People always do this.

Dwight Freeney says hello for short DEs.

Drew Brees says hello for short QBs.

Aaron Donald says hello for short DL

Sure, there are exceptions to the rule but plot the heights/weights/athleticism of the different positions and most cluster tightly to the defined profiles with a few outliers.

Hopefully DiCosmo becomes Irish and hopefully he tears it up.

The Bell Curve lives.