2019 - PWO's - Perferred Walk On's

[BobbyMac]

Commits

JD Bertrand - 4* LB - 6-0/222 - GA = Committed 11-19-18
Harrison Leonard - 5* K - 5-10/185 - CT - Committed 10-18-18
Conor Ratigan - UR WR/S - 6-1/180 - IN - Committed 10-24-18
Quinn Murphy - UR OT - 6-6/300 - MA - Committed 12-22-18
Zane Heemsoth - 2* SDE - 6-5/235 - IL - Committed 2-24-19
Sam Assaf - ATH - 6-1/200 - GA

Offers

Justin Pelic - 2* LB - 6-0/215 - SC
Ryan Mannelly - UR LS/DE - 6-3/230 - GA

Potential offers:

Mark Hiestand - 2* OL - IN - HH's kid at St Joe - (Air Force Commit)
Eddie Duggan - UR LB/TE - MA - (Princeton Commit)
Peyton Thompson - 3* QB - OK - Visited
Peyton Matocha - 3* QB - TX - 6-4/190 - Visited & Camped fall '17 - Houston St Thomas
Ashton Ruszkowski - UR QB - IN - 6-0/190 - Camped - SB St. Joe
Nate Miller - UR RB - TX - 5-8/190 - Visited for B-G - Mesquite HS - 3.8 GPA
Mike Axelrod - 2* WR - IL - 6-2/190 - Evanston - Has Rice/AF + FCS's
Ryan Padgett - UR WR - MO/FL - 6-1/185 - Camped 6-'18 - @ IMG
Spencer Harris - 2* OG - IL - 6-4/295 - DeKalb - Georgtown/Holy Cross offers - Visited
Drew Berggren - 3* - OG - DC - 6-4/280 - St Johns College - Same HS as Kofi Wardlow - 4.1 GPA
Matt Keeler - UR OT - IL - 6-6/290 - Nazareth
Wyatt Garrity - UR OT - MN - 6-6/285 - Cretin Durham - FCS offs
Ben Stater - 3* OG - MO - 6-4/310 - Christian Bros - 1st Team All State (Jr) - No offers yet?
Cal Frank - UR OT - CA - 6-7/285 - Westlake - Ivy's - Physical specimen / Rugby
Brandon Berger - 3* OLB - IN 6-4/210 - Roncalli - Visited 4 Pitt - (Ball St Commit)
Zane Heemsoth - 2* SDE - IL - 6-5/235 - York - Visited - MLB w/ DE size - 4.4 GPA/1450 SAT - 110 T/1 Int Jr

 

[BobbyMac]

Forgot to post this when I first saw it and haven't heard anything about it since.

Probable 2019 PWO candidate Peyton Thompson visited for Pitt. Has Columbia, Eastern Michigan and Abilene Christian offers

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I had an unbelievable visit this weekend at The University of Notre Dame. Grateful for the experience because there is nothing else like it. Incredible tradition and class. Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/dpeloqu1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dpeloqu1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarynkearney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aarynkearney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBrianKelly?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBrianKelly</a> ! Hope to be back soon. <a href="https://t.co/aT3K3EgpaY">pic.twitter.com/aT3K3EgpaY</a></p>— Peyton Thompson (@PEYTON_QB7) <a href="https://twitter.com/PEYTON_QB7/status/1051609900613283840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Irishman77]

Nvm

 

[Huntr]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2019 Avon Old Farms (Conn.) kicker Harrison Leonard (<a href="https://twitter.com/hleonard858?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hleonard858</a>) has accepted a preferred walk-on opportunity at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a>. <a href="https://t.co/wth7gSd4Nt">https://t.co/wth7gSd4Nt</a></p>— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfreemanISD/status/1053058133600489472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2018</a></blockquote>

 

[irish2018]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2019 Avon Old Farms (Conn.) kicker Harrison Leonard (<a href="https://twitter.com/hleonard858?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hleonard858</a>) has accepted a preferred walk-on opportunity at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a>. <a href="https://t.co/wth7gSd4Nt">https://t.co/wth7gSd4Nt</a></p>— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfreemanISD/status/1053058133600489472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2018</a></blockquote>

His father is Brian Kelly's skinny, twin brother ?

 

[BobbyMac]

Justin Pelic is OVing for the FSU game.

He'll most likely get an offer. He's visited countless times. Was or still is committed to Wake Forest as a PWO. Had over 100 tackles last season.

5.0+ GPA / 1490 SAT

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[BobbyMac]

LB/TE - Eddie Duggan: Current Princeton Commit

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ND Football Recruiting: 2019 Mass, LB Eddie Duggan (<a href="https://twitter.com/eddie_duggan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@eddie_duggan</a>) already has some pretty good options & could have more if <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> decides to offer him a preferred walk-on spot (FREE) <a href="https://t.co/XzY3MJh6n5">https://t.co/XzY3MJh6n5</a></p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1054157354630029313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Huntr]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can confirm <a href="https://twitter.com/angdicarlo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@angdicarlo</a>'s report: 2019 St. Joseph (Ind.) WR Conor Ratigan (<a href="https://twitter.com/cratigan26?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cratigan26</a>) has accepted a preferred walk-on spot at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a>. <a href="https://t.co/nMS10mnxxE">https://t.co/nMS10mnxxE</a> <a href="https://t.co/zb9J0Ze7eb">pic.twitter.com/zb9J0Ze7eb</a></p>— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfreemanISD/status/1055290780678545409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2018</a></blockquote>

 

[arrowryan]

Brian Kelly's son plays for St. Joe, this is probably how Conor got noticed. Good for him!

 

[NDIrish88]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can confirm <a href="https://twitter.com/angdicarlo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@angdicarlo</a>'s report: 2019 St. Joseph (Ind.) WR Conor Ratigan (<a href="https://twitter.com/cratigan26?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cratigan26</a>) has accepted a preferred walk-on spot at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a>. <a href="https://t.co/nMS10mnxxE">https://t.co/nMS10mnxxE</a> <a href="https://t.co/zb9J0Ze7eb">pic.twitter.com/zb9J0Ze7eb</a></p>— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfreemanISD/status/1055290780678545409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2018</a></blockquote>

Next Finke . . . .

 

[connor_in]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can confirm <a href="https://twitter.com/angdicarlo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@angdicarlo</a>'s report: 2019 St. Joseph (Ind.) WR Conor Ratigan (<a href="https://twitter.com/cratigan26?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cratigan26</a>) has accepted a preferred walk-on spot at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a>. <a href="https://t.co/nMS10mnxxE">https://t.co/nMS10mnxxE</a> <a href="https://t.co/zb9J0Ze7eb">pic.twitter.com/zb9J0Ze7eb</a></p>— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfreemanISD/status/1055290780678545409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2018</a></blockquote>

Spells Conor with only 1 N, do not want

 

[arrowryan]

Something else I forgot to mention, his dad is the team doc. Makes a lot more sense now.

 

[SouthSideChiDomer]

Something else I forgot to mention, his dad is the team doc. Makes a lot more sense now.

Team doc and former ND and Indianapolis Colts linebacker.

 

[BobbyMac]

Jeez guys. He's a legacy. Dad Brian isn't just the team Doc but played LB for Lou.

Mom's also a grad and an ND prof.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/22Fever?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#22Fever</a> Highlight of the Night Finalist No. 1<a href="https://twitter.com/SaintJoeHigh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SaintJoeHigh</a> Conor Ratigan with the leaping touchdown grab!<br><br>Vote now on <a href="https://twitter.com/WSBT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WSBT</a><br>---<a href="https://twitter.com/cratigan26?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cratigan26</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ashbb1010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ashbb1010</a> <a href="https://t.co/dIjMXNLmJ8">pic.twitter.com/dIjMXNLmJ8</a></p>— Olivia Ray (@OliviaRayWSBT) <a href="https://twitter.com/OliviaRayWSBT/status/1045868680750530565?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[NDIrish88]

Film isn't too bad actually.

 

[arrowryan]

Film isn't too bad actually.

Competition sucks around these parts.

 

[footballdad]

New PWO Target

New PWO Target

ND showing interest in:

Evan Kirts - 3* OL/DL/TE 6'5" 250 Brother Rice Chicag, 18 Offers. Illinois commit.

Take a look
Evan Kirts - Hudl

Will visit for Florida State game...

 

[Irish YJ]

freebie from 247. wonder if he walks on to the BB team too given the current situation with BB recruiting.

Notre Dame PWO commit Conor Ratigan ‘excited’ for opportunity
By TOM LOYThu Oct 25 2018

South Bend (Ind.) St. Joseph’s wide receiver Conor Ratigan was extended an opportunity to play for Notre Dame as a preferred walk-on and he wasted no time jumping on that offer.

Early on, the 6-1, 180-pounder from the class of 2019 had received a lot of interest as a basketball player and was hearing from plenty of Division II and Division III schools. As he started progression as a football player, schools like Notre Dame, Northwestern and Miami (Ohio) started showing a ton of interest. However, when the Fighting Irish pulled the trigger and made it clear he was a wanted man, Ratigan accepted the opportunity and informed the other schools that his mind was made up.

“Until my junior year, my plan was to play basketball in college,” said Ratigan. “However, during my junior football season, I began to love football as much, if not more than basketball. I still primarily focused on playing travel basketball and played in NY2LA tournaments from April through July. But this past summer leading up to my senior football season, I was asked to attend some summer football camps, including one of Notre Dame’s summer prospect camps. After the summer camp, the Notre Dame staff began to show more interest and talked to me about a possible preferred walk-on position. They indicated that they would follow me during my senior season and keep in touch. Notre Dame then invited me to participate in an unofficial visit to the Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh game, and then invited me back for the Notre Dame vs Florida State game. The official preferred walk-on offer came Wednesday night from [Director of Player Personnel] Dave Peloquin on behalf of [head coach] Brian Kelly. Dave called me, told me that he and coach Kelly reviewed their personnel, and offered me the preferred walk-on position. He said that they are excited to see what type of player I will become at Notre Dame.”

While on campus recently for the win over the Panthers, Ratigan spent a great deal of time with wide receivers coach DelVaughn Alexander. The two hit it off right away.

“On my unofficial visit to the Notre Dame vs Pitt game, I also had a great conversation with Del Alexander, the wide receivers coach,” said Ratigan. “He got me especially excited when he talked about coaching a previous Biletnikoff award winner, who was a walk-on. He emphasized that he has coached all kinds of players in different programs, and the true key to success is what’s in your heart. That’s what matters most. If you believe you can succeed, you will.”

An argument can be made that Alexander is the primary recruiter behind Ratigan’s commitment. However, in all reality, it was the head coach that did the work to his longtime relationship with the Ratigan family.

“I have loosely known coach Kelly for 8-9 years, as I have played football with his son,” said Ratigan. “When we were younger, I was the quarterback and his son, Kenzel, was the running back. I am lucky that coach Kelly has attended many of my grade school and high school games, and he has watched my growth as a football player.”

If you’re familiar with the Notre Dame football program, the Ratigan last name surely sounds familiar. Brian Ratigan, Conor’s father, played at Notre Dame from 1989-1992 and was a four-year letterman. He went on to play for a few years with the Indianapolis Colts. For the past 10 years, Ratigan has been the head of orthopedic sports medicine for Notre Dame football and baseball. He, along with the rest of the family, couldn’t have been happier with Conor’s decision.

“Everyone in my family was extremely excited,” said Ratigan. “My Dad was especially very proud, as he and his brother, my uncle, both played football in college. As for my friends, they have been blowing me up on social media.”

As a senior, Ratigan has 42 catches for 526 yards and three touchdowns. He also has 63 tackles, two interceptions and nine pass breakups on defense this year.

 

[NDIrish88]

Competition sucks around these parts.

I was afraid of that

 

[SouthSideChiDomer]

freebie from 247. wonder if he walks on to the BB team too given the current situation with BB recruiting.

The logistics of those two seasons would be crazy. When was the last time there was a football/basketball player? There are a ton of football/baseball and football/track, but those are both spring seasons.

 

[texbender]

The logistics of those two seasons would be crazy. When was the last time there was a football/basketball player? There are a ton of football/baseball and football/track, but those are both spring seasons.

I remember way back when(late 70's, early 80's??) Mike and Willie Townsend played both sports.

 

[Irish YJ]

The logistics of those two seasons would be crazy. When was the last time there was a football/basketball player? There are a ton of football/baseball and football/track, but those are both spring seasons.

Have zero idea how good he is in BB. His tape on hudl, to me, didn't look all that great. Saw more plays on D than O. With the BK connection, I think it's safe to say he's a great kid.

Hope he is better than what I saw on film, but I'm good with just having a good, hard working kid in the locker room. If he can be that type of guy on the BB team, I'm good with that too, especially if they totally whiff on all their targets and need bodies.

 

[BobbyMac]

Joe Howard and Sean Connor did both in the early/mid 80's.

 

[irish2018]

Joe Howard and Sean Connor did both in the early/mid 80's.

I saw "my boy" handle Joe Howard in the 1982 bookstore
round of 16 behind Flanner and Grace.

 

[Huntr]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Very excited to have received a PWO to the University of Notre Dame ☘️ <a href="https://t.co/VnPmff7WsX">pic.twitter.com/VnPmff7WsX</a></p>— Ryan Mannelly (@MannellyR) <a href="https://twitter.com/MannellyR/status/1064691314497867781?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2018</a></blockquote>

 

[Irish YJ]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Very excited to have received a PWO to the University of Notre Dame ☘️ <a href="https://t.co/VnPmff7WsX">pic.twitter.com/VnPmff7WsX</a></p>— Ryan Mannelly (@MannellyR) <a href="https://twitter.com/MannellyR/status/1064691314497867781?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2018</a></blockquote>

LS?
Another GA product

 

[SouthSideChiDomer]

LS?
Another GA product

Same school as Kyle Hamilton.
Pretty good snapping film. Always happy to have more LSers so we have it locked down.

 

[Irish YJ]

Same school as Kyle Hamilton.
Pretty good snapping film. Always happy to have more LSers so we have it locked down.

double bonus getting a quality one as a PWO
ND setting up shop in Georgia

#AllTheGeorgiaKids

 

[ozzman]

Son of longest tenured Chicago bear and long snapping great, Patrick Mannelly? Bring him on.

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[NDIrish88]

Good LS . Not bad DE film either. 6'3 230lbs.