2019 Master List

[NDMIA]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">OK <a href="https://twitter.com/nolan_groulx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nolan_groulx</a> I 👀 you! <a href="https://t.co/DlMm0tLjSS">pic.twitter.com/DlMm0tLjSS</a></p>— Phil Orban (@philorbanWSOC9) <a href="https://twitter.com/philorbanWSOC9/status/1030629138116366336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Nolan Groulx, a 4* WR who’s a much more realistic target than Derrian Brown. I would love to add him to ND’s roster.

 

[greyhammer90]

Since we've apparently begun wrapping up the class, and most of the really big expected names are finalized: Out of curiosity for our local recruiting gurus Crusader and co., in your opinions did the verbals live up to the "this years defensive line haul is going to be so f**king sick" hype? I feel whelmed. Should I be more excited than I am?

 

[Irish Man3]

Since we've apparently begun wrapping up the class, and most of the really big expected names are finalized: Out of curiosity for our local recruiting gurus Crusader and co., in your opinions did the verbals live up to the "this years defensive line haul is going to be so f**king sick" hype? I feel whelmed. Should I be more excited than I am?

If we would've landed Anderson, I would've been over the moon about this class. We were all lined up until he didn't hold up his end in the classroom. Still a very good class but a Cross/Anderson swap away from being "f**cking sick"

 

[NDMIA]

Since we've apparently begun wrapping up the class, and most of the really big expected names are finalized: Out of curiosity for our local recruiting gurus Crusader and co., in your opinions did the verbals live up to the "this years defensive line haul is going to be so f**king sick" hype? I feel whelmed. Should I be more excited than I am?

Jamir Jones moving to DE allowed for this DLine class to be smaller than 6-7 guys. So far they have 4 4* commits so it’s pretty much 4/4 in my book. They really need to have 5 guys in this DLine class and it looks like the 5th will likely be a lower rated developmental guy as the big fish are pretty much decided at this point. They of course could end up with a flip or someone surprising takes an OV and falls in love so hard to pass judgement yet. I’d say 3 scenarios...

4 4*’s B - hits on talent. light by 1-2 guys on numbers.
4 4*’s & 1 3* B+ - hits on talent. Solid with numbers.
5 4*’s A - excellent talent. Solid with numbers.

Now I’d say Joshua Pakola, Bralen Trice, Ty Robinson, and Isaiah Foskey would be considered 4* additions to the class but that’s just my opinion and there is always time for a flip because flipping season is just ramping up (4 months until NSD and another 1 1/2 months until Feb NSD). A long way to go to add some talent to the DLine group. It’s off to a near perfect start

 

[Luckylucci]

If we would've landed Anderson, I would've been over the moon about this class. We were all lined up until he didn't hold up his end in the classroom. Still a very good class but a Cross/Anderson swap away from being "f**cking sick"

I’d agree, very good class. And 1 complete SDE from being “f’ing sick”, lol. Anderson would’ve been one of those guys. We still have a shot at Trice for Sept 1st. And I’d be very surprised if other names didn’t surface throughout the year.

 

[Luckylucci]

As I’ve said before, every cycle there are guys that end up in the class that weren’t on the radar at this time. Last year it was Griffith, Boykin, and Patterson to name a few. Those were huge additions.

 

[GoldenToTheGrave]

If we would've landed Anderson, I would've been over the moon about this class. We were all lined up until he didn't hold up his end in the classroom. Still a very good class but a Cross/Anderson swap away from being "f**cking sick"

Have we had a better D-line haul since 2011? Also might be the best O-line haul since at least 2014 on paper. IMO assuming this class stays together this will be our best back to back recruiting classes in the Kelly era.

 

[Luckylucci]

Have we had a better D-line haul since 2011? Also might be the best O-line haul since at least 2014 on paper. IMO assuming this class stays together this will be our best back to back recruiting classes in the Kelly era.

On paper this DL class certainly looks that way. And the 16’ class wasn’t a complete class, lacking any DT’s. But, I think the foursome of Kareem/Hayes/Okwara/Ade could be very productive the next 2 years.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Have we had a better D-line haul since 2011? Also might be the best O-line haul since at least 2014 on paper. IMO assuming this class stays together this will be our best back to back recruiting classes in the Kelly era.

This is key. These are the classes you have to put together if you want to be in playoffs. You can't have glaring holes or missed positions. You must stack talent, especially if you aren't pulling in 2-3 5 stars/class.

I really believe Kelly can put us in the playoffs with these classes. I just hope we can keep the momentum going because this is the most solid our program has looked in a long time.

We've caught fire a few seasons and then died down. Kelly appears poised to take the next step.

 

[NDIrish88]

Since we've apparently begun wrapping up the class, and most of the really big expected names are finalized: Out of curiosity for our local recruiting gurus Crusader and co., in your opinions did the verbals live up to the "this years defensive line haul is going to be so f**king sick" hype? I feel whelmed. Should I be more excited than I am?

I think it is definitely a quality D line haul. As everyone else said get ready for flip season. Something always happens. Also new guys get the spotlight a la Malik Langham late in the year. His rating change was crazy. Do I think Nate Leskovec gets that same rating change? Doubtful but another name.could emerge too. Overall I am very pleased with it.

 

[greyhammer90]

Good to hear from everyone. Thanks and Reps where I can.

 

[NDMIA]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LB <a href="https://twitter.com/kane_patterson4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kane_patterson4</a> is the first and only prospect to decommit from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OhioState?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OhioState</a> since news of the Urban Meyer/Zach Smith news broke at the beginning of the month. <a href="https://t.co/yQrCMaxod2">https://t.co/yQrCMaxod2</a></p>— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) <a href="https://twitter.com/Bill_Kurelic/status/1033155581975117825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Notre Dame please recruit this kid. A noble crusader against an evil cause should be welcomed with open arms.

 

[BobbyMac]

Notre Dame please recruit this kid. A noble crusader against an evil cause should be welcomed with open arms.

Wish it was Cade Stover.

I really liked Patterson last year but he's coming off an ACL and they already have his physical package in Kiser. If there's one smaller LB I'd take a swing at it's KJ Wallace's teammate, Nick Jackson. If they want a bigger LB obviously there's Tommy Eichenberg and Pitt commit Brandon George who was way under valued/recruited.

That being said, watch Patterson become the next Scooby Wright.

 

[NDIrish88]

Wish it was Cade Stover.

I really liked Patterson last year but he's coming off an ACL and they already have his physical package in Kiser. If there's one smaller LB I'd take a swing at it's KJ Wallace's teammate, Nick Jackson. If they want a bigger LB obviously there's Tommy Eichenberg and Pitt commit Brandon George who was way under valued/recruited.

That being said, watch Patterson become the next Scooby Wright.

Yeah I'd rather have a Tommy eichenberg ot nick Jackson type. I think kane is a rover who.could be a buck at some.point. I feel like we need mike buck hybrids more right now

 

[NDIrish88]

Really wondering if Michigan and Texas have bad years and we can flip Ojabo and Kenyatta Watson.

 

[PANDFAN]

Really wondering if Michigan and Texas have bad years and we can flip Ojabo and Kenyatta Watson.

from what i was told, he had a way to go on his development and we were kind of not all in on him...so unless something changed which i am not really invested in recruiting anymore so it certainly could have changed...

 

[stlnd01]

Really wondering if Michigan and Texas have bad years and we can flip Ojabo and Kenyatta Watson.

Ojabo was a strange and fast recruitment. I’m not sure he’s one the staff puts a lot of time into at this point. But if things go bad for Michigan and Harbaugh starts to look like a short-timer maybe he’d look around again? I’d think coaching uncertainty there (or at Ohio State for that matter) might put a few of our former targets back in play. Not many spots to work with though.

 

[BobbyMac]

Illinois OL Spencer Harris visit for Vandy.

PWO candidate with Georgetown & Holy Cross offers.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had an amazing time today at Notre Dame! Thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/dpeloqu1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dpeloqu1</a> for the invite! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a> <a href="https://t.co/UsVHWIhBB8">pic.twitter.com/UsVHWIhBB8</a></p>— Spencer (@_SpencerHarris) <a href="https://twitter.com/_SpencerHarris/status/1041123230927515648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[BobbyMac]

Zane Heemsoth of Elmhurst York HS (IL) visited for Vandy.

Pretty sure this is a PWO play. Ivy offers. Western Mich and Ball St are his best offers.

Plays MIKE in HS. 110 tkls Jr year.

4.4 GPA / 1450 SAT

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Awesome visit to Notre Dame yesterday for the game against Vanderbilt! Amazing atmosphere. Thanks for inviting me <a href="https://twitter.com/aarynkearney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aarynkearney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Lea?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Lea</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NDFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a> ☘️ <a href="https://t.co/ivoDMMw2Qk">pic.twitter.com/ivoDMMw2Qk</a></p>— Zane Heemsoth (@zaneheemsoth) <a href="https://twitter.com/zaneheemsoth/status/1041382356823760897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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[arrowryan]

Anyone know how our 2019 guys are doing this season? Haven't seen a lot of news/articles come out since the season started (not surprised). I'm especially interested to know how Nana, Clark, and Okwonu are doing. I remember seeing Karen balling out, thats good to see as I think he'll do very well in South Bend.

 

[NDMIA]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> hosted one of the nation’s top defensive ends over the weekend in Joshua Pakola. Here’s the latest I’m hearing on this recruitment: <a href="https://t.co/65FUmAbyVx">https://t.co/65FUmAbyVx</a> (VIP) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IrishIllustrated?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IrishIllustrated</a><a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> <a href="https://t.co/7Dq5o5a5eg">pic.twitter.com/7Dq5o5a5eg</a></p>— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/1042132385247182848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[koonja]

Per ISD, Genson Hooper OV for Stanford game.

WR.

 

[Luckylucci]

Big nights for some our guys. Spears, Nana, Hamilton, Avajon, and Williams

 

[BabyIrish]

Pretty cool article on the defensive recruiting for this cycle:
https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/Article/Notre-Dame-Clark-Lea-Recruiting-Momentum-122547930/

 

[BobbyMac]

David Gbenda commits to Texas

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[BobbyMac]

Here's a guy that's been brought up a few times on the board as one to watch. Regional, Catholic school kid currently committed to Ole Miss with MSU and now OSU offers + a lot more. Has ND follows and has visited. Gotta believe if he was in a football area, he'd be much higher rated. Goes after the one game pancake record in the film below.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thrilled to receive an offer from THE Ohio State University! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Buckeyes?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Buckeyes</a> <a href="https://t.co/hP1ksyjpBa">pic.twitter.com/hP1ksyjpBa</a></p>— Nick Broeker (@NickBro3ker) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBro3ker/status/1046955656899629056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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[zelezo vlk]

Teams could always use more corn-bred boys from Central Illinois.

 

[Luckylucci]

I wonder if Alohi Gilman has the staff looking for the next Alohi.........

Punahou three-star defensive back, Marist Liufau. Says he's been in contact with Polian and he actually has for awhile. Not sure it goes anywhere, but fun tape to watch.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Punahou three-star defensive back and Polynesian Bowl all-star Marist Liufau previews upcoming official visit, working on scheduling a few more trips: <a href="https://t.co/hO4aVLAOFo">https://t.co/hO4aVLAOFo</a> <a href="https://t.co/d8ptKHDErY">pic.twitter.com/d8ptKHDErY</a></p>— Blair Angulo (@bangulo) <a href="https://twitter.com/bangulo/status/1047690736538284033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[zelezo vlk]

Man, at least we'll have another year of Alohi, right? Good safety play is something we haven't seen in a long time

 

[Irish YJ]

Man, at least we'll have another year of Alohi, right? Good safety play is something we haven't seen in a long time

two more years of Alohi per Rivals depth, and scholarship chart.