'20 MD LB Mitchell Melton (Ohio State Verbal)

ResLife Hero · Jan 29, 2019

Outside Linebacker
Olney, MD (Good Counsel)

Measurements

Height: 6'4"
Weight: 225

Rankings

Rivals: *** 5.6 Rating, #17 MD, #40 OLB
247: NR
ESPN: NR

247 Composite: *** 85.56 Rating #16 MD, #52 ATH, #615 Overall

Offers
Duke
East Carolina
Kentucky
Maryland
Massachusetts
Notre Dame
Ohio State
Old Dominion
Purdue
Rutgers
Syracuse
Texas A&M
Virginia
Virginia Tech
Wake Forest
Wisconsin

Highlights:
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ResLife Hero · Jan 29, 2019

From the Master List thread:

NDCrusader said:
Mitchell Melton offered

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Humbled to receive an offer from Notre Dame! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a> <a href="https://t.co/5JAcW4ENKR">pic.twitter.com/5JAcW4ENKR</a></p>— Mitchell Melton. (@m17m__) <a href="https://twitter.com/m17m__/status/1090021234400731138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

ResLife Hero · Jan 30, 2019

https://247sports.com/college/notre...Mid-Week-Recruiting-Rundown-Jan-30-128487063/

That’s why Mitchell Melton could be an important prospect for the Irish – a 6-foot-4, 225-pound athlete from a quality prep school program in Olney (Md.) Good Counsel, the school that produced Cam Hart and Sam Mustipher.

Although listed as an outside linebacker, Melton plays a role similar to the drop end position. And if you take a close look at his junior film, you’ll see an athlete who can fit that spot in South Bend.

It’ll be interesting to see if the Irish can gain traction with Melton. Adding an offer just a few days ago, he doesn’t yet have a visit lined up. But it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Melton turn his attention to the Irish in the future.

Talent: As it relates to the drop end position, Melton has what’s required to compete. His cover skills are there, able to flip his hips and use his rangy talent to cover ground quickly. And off the edge, he shows the makings of a solid pass rusher.

BobbyMac · Mar 25, 2019

Rivals says he's "planning a mid-week Irish visit" (per the title next to his picture.)

I like this kid a lot.

2020 LB planning to visit Notre Dame this week
https://notredame.forums.rivals.com...lanning-to-visit-notre-dame-this-week.138673/

BobbyMac · Mar 29, 2019

arrowryan · Mar 29, 2019

6’2” at the most

NDMIA · Apr 1, 2019

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">In my Monday <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> Recruiting Notes, I discuss the two Crystal Ball Predictions I made this morning, a crucial pair of visitors set this wknd, Mitchell Melton’s post-visit thoughts, and other details. (VIP) <a href="https://t.co/btzewz8lZN">https://t.co/btzewz8lZN</a> <a href="https://t.co/75OJ9AesfI">pic.twitter.com/75OJ9AesfI</a></p>— Kevin Sinclair (@KevinSinclair_) <a href="https://twitter.com/KevinSinclair_/status/1112745573327659008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Another update on Melton

Veritate Duce Progredi · Apr 1, 2019

I really like Melton, would be really happy to add him to this class.

Luckylucci · Apr 1, 2019

Veritate Duce Progredi said:
I really like Melton, would be really happy to add him to this class.

I like Melton as well, not sure he has a tremendous upside at Drop but I think he's a good defender (position flex) to add to a roster and worry about that later.

Veritate Duce Progredi · Apr 2, 2019

Luckylucci said:
I like Melton as well, not sure he has a tremendous upside at Drop but I think he's a good defender (position flex) to add to a roster and worry about that later.

Exactly what I see.

NDIrish88 · Apr 2, 2019

In his film he does rush the passer a lot. Does anyone know what position ND sees him at? I did see some film of him in coverage. If he can cover Buck may be a good fit for him He is too big for Rover it seems.

Luckylucci · Apr 2, 2019

He’s being recruited at Drop. But, I would agree, I could see him as an ILB if he could t play Drop.

BobbyMac · Apr 2, 2019

Visited Michigan on the same swing as ND and has already booked an OV with UM.

Hopefully when the UA contract expires, ND hooks up with Jordan Brands. That's got to be the reason every kid wants to go Ann Arbor.

https://247sports.com/Article/Michi...ecruiting-official-Mitchell-Melton-130790353/

Fresh off Michigan visit, Maryland DE sets official return

OLNEY, Md. – Mitchell Melton took a spring break tour to see Ohio State, Michigan, Purdue and Notre Dame, and the Our Lady of Good...

NDIrish88 · Apr 2, 2019

Luckylucci said:
He’s being recruited at Drop. But, I would agree, I could see him as an ILB if he could t play Drop.

My only concern about him playing drop is that I dont think he is tall or.long enough. Also there are still better drops available.

BobbyMac · May 3, 2019

OVing June 7th per his 247 timeline.

OV's to Mich on 6-21

Interesting...

BobbyMac · Jun 5, 2019

Not sure who Wiltfong had his CB on before but he went ? this morning. Still an OSU CB from one of their analysts. ISD says it's ND/Mich which seems to be what the eastcoast reporting suggests.

In this week.

Screw positional flexibility this one time. I hope it falls apart and Simon gets his spot.

There, I said it. Sometimes ya just gotta let the fanboi speak.

Veritate Duce Progredi · Jun 5, 2019

NDCrusader said:
Not sure who Wiltfong had his CB on before but he went ? this morning. Still an OSU CB from one of their analysts. ISD says it's ND/Mich which seems to be what the eastcoast reporting suggests.

In this week.

Screw positional flexibility this one time. I hope it falls apart and Simon gets his spot.

There, I said it. Sometimes ya just gotta let the fanboi speak.

I didn't realize Melton and Simon were competing for the same spot.

BobbyMac · Jun 5, 2019

Veritate Duce Progredi said:
I didn't realize Melton and Simon were competing for the same spot.

Simon's competeing with Mitchell and a lot of other guys for a spot... not the same spot.

stpeteirish · Jun 5, 2019

Looks like Wiltfong just CB''d him to ? Did he have a previous CB?

irishnd31 · Jun 5, 2019

tom prendergast said:
Looks like Wiltfong just CB''d him to ? Did he have a previous CB?

Ask Crusader. Maybe he knows after asking the same question 4 posts ago.

ab2cmiller · Jun 5, 2019

irishnd31 said:
Ask Crusader. Maybe he knows after asking the same question 4 posts ago.

lol

Big23Head · Jun 5, 2019

NDCrusader said:
Not sure who Wiltfong had his CB on before but he went ? this morning. Still an OSU CB from one of their analysts. ISD says it's ND/Mich which seems to be what the eastcoast reporting suggests.

In this week.

Screw positional flexibility this one time. I hope it falls apart and Simon gets his spot.

There, I said it. Sometimes ya just gotta let the fanboi speak.

Believe it was Michigan.

Veritate Duce Progredi · Jun 12, 2019

Did he OV? I see he has a decision date set? Could this be a frap-inducing move? fap-inducing for koon?

Luckylucci · Jun 12, 2019

Yes, last weekend. Will OV to OSU and UM, then decide on July 3rd.

koonja · Jun 17, 2019

What do you guys think of this guy? He is low rated but has a few good offers. I don't know what to think about hin at Drop. He seems like a fine athlete but he barely plays WDE in his film. It's a lot of off line backer/nickel. And when he does rush it's often a free rush.

Has he been to camps? Any idea how he fared? I like his film, definitely am not in love with it though.

SouthSideChiDomer · Jun 17, 2019

koonja said:
What do you guys think of this guy? He is low rated but has a few good offers. I don't know what to think about hin at Drop. He seems like a fine athlete but he barely plays WDE in his film. It's a lot of off line backer/nickel. And when he does rush it's often a free rush.

Has he been to camps? Any idea how he fared? I like his film, definitely am not in love with it though.

I like him. Quick hands, strong punch, looks like a reliable tackler, good instincts on where the ball is going. He already has enough pass coverage skills so he would really just have to work on more rush moves and adding some bulk. He isn't the flashiest on film, but that just means he isn't one of those guys that peaked physically as a junior and is just dominating physically inferior competition.

NDinMI · Jun 17, 2019

I saw some clips of him smokin guys while lining up at WR at some camp. Maybe a Rivals camp. So obviously a very good Ath & a good frame and length to grow into that LB/DE type drop. Raw, but has all the tools and we do not need him to play anytime soon. I’d definitely take this kid!

IrishFanForever23 · Jun 18, 2019

Singer's sources apparently aren't confident ND will land him.
https://notredame.forums.rivals.com/threads/latest-intel-on-notre-dame-dl-recruiting.140972/

NDIrish88 · Jun 18, 2019

Hes a good prospect but I wont be upset if we dont land him.

koonja · Jun 18, 2019

Fine if we pass. Fine if we get him. I don't see a future starter, not the way we're recruiting DE.

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