2019 Spring Practice Thread

[arrowryan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just got the spring practice roster for Notre Dame.<br><br>Former quarterback Avery Davis is now former running back Avery Davis. He’s moved to defensive back.<br><br>Darnell Ewell returns to defensive tackle.<br><br>Ovie Oghoufo moved to defensive line.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1101526261128679427?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Darnell Ewell has moved back to defensive line for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a>.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1101526326442409984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[arrowryan]

RB Kyren Williams: 5’9, 209

OL Quinn Carroll: 6’6, 285

OL Zeke Correll: 6’3, 275

OL Andrew Kristofic: 6’5, 275

OL John Olmstead: 6’4, 280

DT Jacob Lacey: 6’1, 294

DT Hunter Spears: 6’3, 295

DE NaNa Osafo-Mensah: 6’3, 245

LB Jack Kiser: 6’1, 212

P Jay Bramblett: 6’1, 189

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Official heights and weights for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a>’s 10 early enrollees.<a href="https://t.co/ZfgESsVeED">https://t.co/ZfgESsVeED</a></p>— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfreemanISD/status/1101527130670841856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[arrowryan]

Just my opinion, but Avery Davis moving to DB could mean that the staff thinks the RB situation is better than originally expected. Or the secondary is worse than originally thought, but I can't imagine that being the case considering the recent success in DB recruiting.

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Previewing some of the top returning figures before <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> begins spring practice this Saturday. <a href="https://t.co/o8UOBXrGeR">https://t.co/o8UOBXrGeR</a></p>— Lou Somogyi (@BGI_LouSomogyi) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_LouSomogyi/status/1101514943759896579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</a></blockquote>
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[arrowryan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly states the 2019 team is already showing they love to compete.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1101529826048032769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly asked about most interesting position battles of spring practice. Cites two.<br><br>-Linebacker<br>-Cornerback</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1101530232878755840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[IrishLion]

Just my opinion, but Avery Davis moving to DB could mean that the staff thinks the RB situation is better than originally expected. Or the secondary is worse than originally thought, but I can't imagine that being the case considering the recent success in DB recruiting.

RB is too crowded, and they don't have enough CB's available in the Spring.

Davis has great agility... try to teach him to use that to flip his hips and read the WR's. Maybe you strike gold. If not, you at least have an emergency option that's been preparing at the position.

 

[arrowryan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly says Chase Claypool moves to the position Miles Boykin played last year, i.e. the short field receiver spot. More 1-on-1, physical matchups.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1101530745821167617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[IrishLion]

Ruhland might be limited...

Commence the OL shuffle.

 

[arrowryan]

BK says that Davis, speed wise, matched up with Pride. I'm gonna call bullshit on that.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly so high on Avery Davis at cornerback that he says he believes that he can play at the NFL level. Davis was a backup running back last season.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1101531856015638529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly believes Avery Davis could end up being an NFL CB. Loves his football instincts and athletic ability.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1101532225789743104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[BabyIrish]

Did BK just say Houston will play the boundary?

 

[Irish YJ]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly says Chase Claypool moves to the position Miles Boykin played last year, i.e. the short field receiver spot. More 1-on-1, physical matchups.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1101530745821167617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

hope they are also flipping Austin to Claypool's old spot.

 

[arrowryan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Houston Griffith moving to cornerback. Will work at the boundary position where Julian Love played last season.<br><br>Kelly says Griffith's off-season has been the best of all the defensive backs.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1101533428967788547?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly states they are moving Houston Griffith to boundary CB.<br><br>“He’s had a great offseason.”</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1101533378363473920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[IrishLion]

Did BK just say Houston will play the boundary?

Yup. He says they want to keep Pride in place where he is, and let the young guys battle and develop at boundary.

Sounds like it's Griffith's job to lose, though, as the other guys will be working as "left" and "right" corners.

 

[BabyIrish]

Yup. He says they want to keep Pride in place where he is, and let the young guys battle and develop at boundary.

Sounds like it's Griffith's job to lose, though, as the other guys will be working as "left" and "right" corners.

Does that open a safety spot for Derrik and Kyle at FS? Or do they all slot at different positions?

 

[IrishLion]

We all want to see Lenzy, Keys and most importantly Austin...

But Joe Wilkins is the darkhorse. Starting to seem like BK realllllly likes him.

 

[Irish YJ]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Houston Griffith moving to cornerback. Will work at the boundary position where Julian Love played last season.<br><br>Kelly says Griffith's off-season has been the best of all the defensive backs.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1101533428967788547?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly states they are moving Houston Griffith to boundary CB.<br><br>“He’s had a great offseason.”</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1101533378363473920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

i was one of those that wanted him to start at CB. will be interesting.

 

[Luckylucci]

Of note is Nana up to 245. Sinclair posted the other day that he'd already added 10 lbs of lean muscle (which makes sense since he was 235 on ESP). Very promising start to S&C for him.

 

[arrowryan]

Does that open a safety spot for Derrik and Kyle at FS? Or do they all slot at different positions?

I mean, it should open up a spot in the 2 deep but not necessarily a starting spot. Safety position seems to be the most locked up position on the entire team with Gilman and Elliot

 

[IrishLion]

Does that open a safety spot for Derrik and Kyle at FS? Or do they all slot at different positions?

Well no one is unseating Gilman or Elliott as long as they're both healthy, but it makes the nickel CB position interesting more than anything.

 

[arrowryan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kelly states Robert Hainsey, Liam Eichenberg and Tommy Kraemer have taken on leadership roles on the offensive line. Want to uphold the tradition they’ve seen over the past few years.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1101534882981994497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[arrowryan]

My prediction: Book, Eich, and Gilman

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notre Dame will name captains later this month.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1101535425213140993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[arrowryan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK on Derrik Allen and Paul Moala: Will have a chance to compete at safety and know competition is coming in. Will see a ton of both players this spring.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1101535355055099905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Luckylucci]

We all want to see Lenzy, Keys and most importantly Austin...

But Joe Wilkins is the darkhorse. Starting to seem like BK realllllly likes him.

This is why I thought it was so bizarre he'd move CB. He got a lot of varsity run throughout the year during practice and they seem to like his skillset at WR. Seems like Davis moving to CB was the option they chose instead of moving Wilkins.

 

[Irish YJ]

Well no one is unseating Gilman or Elliott as long as they're both healthy, but it makes the nickel CB position interesting more than anything.

I think Gilman is absolutely a lock. Elliot, probably close to a lock, but I could see some young guys push him.

 

[IrishLion]

I think Gilman is absolutely a lock. Elliot, probably close to a lock, but I could see some young guys push him.

I would've agreed with you before the last half of the season last year. I don't see anyone unseating Elliott with the way he was playing.

He was jumping routes with confidence and laying the wood with big, LEGAL hits in the flats consistently. I don't think they'd upset his obvious development for a guy that will likely have to go through the same process.

Best case scenario is Allen, Moala or Hamilton make it easy on the staff to spell Gilman and Elliott with a 3rd safety every few drives.

 

[arrowryan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly likes first impressions of Jacob Lacey out of the gate. “I feel pretty good there, right now.” on Notre Dame’s defensive tackle depth.</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1101538108775059461?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</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">Kelly made a throwaway comment about wanting to redshirt a veteran at DE. Be curious to see if they consider doing that with Jamir Jones.</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/1101538265121914881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Interesting...

 

[arrowryan]

BK has added some humor to his PCs the since 2017 and I have loved it

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly asked about Chip Long interviewing at Alabama. Says that Long is investing in a BBQ chain in Alabama. <br><br>“No, not serious."</p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1101539759896346625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

That is the end.

 

[BabyIrish]

Bahaha
BK on Chip being in Alabama in the off season: "He was investing in a BBQ chain"

 

[Irish YJ]

I would've agreed with you before the last half of the season last year. I don't see anyone unseating Elliott with the way he was playing.

He was jumping routes with confidence and laying the wood with big, LEGAL hits in the flats consistently. I don't think they'd upset his obvious development for a guy that will likely have to go through the same process.

Best case scenario is Allen, Moala or Hamilton make it easy on the staff to spell Gilman and Elliott with a 3rd safety every few drives.

Absolutely loved what he did as well. I would not be surprised to see Allen nip at his heels though.