'23 CA WR Rico Flores (UCLA Transfer)

[Pops Freshenmeyer]

Interesting comment. Not disagreeing just not sure why you think that. I haven’t followed him much or watched his tape. Just see the ranking, which is not super high. We’ve certainly had some really good receivers during the BK era. Fuller, Claypool, etc. Styles was a big get. We’ve had some busts that were 5 star. If he’s the most complete since Weis, he’s very good.

I'm not declaring him the best overall prospect in that time frame but I don't think others can match his combination of physical skills and polish. I think all those guys had some uncertainty about developing a core part of their game. I'm not worried about Flores's ability to beat press coverage, block, catch the ball, or create separation. I think those abilities are all there already, even if he's not an athlete on the level of Claypool.

 

[Dale]

He reminds of kind of in the middle of CJ Williams and Amon Ra St Brown. Not quite the twitch of St. Brown but he doesn’t have elite speed either. Not quite the brute size of Williams (a good thing). Polished. Physical style of plays.

 

[benneboy]

He reminds of kind of in the middle of CJ Williams and Amon Ra St Brown. Not quite the twitch of St. Brown but he doesn’t have elite speed either. Not quite the brute size of Williams (a good thing). Polished. Physical style of plays.

Reminds me of CJ Williams a bit but Greathouse is a fair amount bigger and probably continues to grow.

 

[Sea Turtle]

Noah Rogers to OSU. Let’s lock it up.

Good grief. OSU is just on another level. Wow.

 

[AlaskanIrish]

SIAP, but this is a pretty cool video of Folsom v. De La Salle. The host focuses on Flores (#13), but you also get to see Cooper Flanagan opposite him.

 

[AlaskanIrish]

YouTube binge, but I really like this dude's character:

 

[T-Boone]

Good grief. OSU is just on another level. Wow.

We are becoming more cognisant of it because we are getting closer to them.

 

[NDty9]

SIAP, but this is a pretty cool video of Folsom v. De La Salle. The host focuses on Flores (#13), but you also get to see Cooper Flanagan opposite him.

That entire video was HARD to watch…..

 

[ginman]

That entire video was HARD to watch…..

No actual football had occurred prior to me moving on...

 

[NDty9]

No actual football had occurred prior to me moving on...

Well it didnt get any better sir..... the QB play was abysmal (if you could get around the obnoxious narrating of each play)

Was a few nice plays by Rico, but really hard to tell ANYTHING with his QB being so awful. Also a nice long TD catch and run by our boy Flannigan.

 

[AlaskanIrish]

No actual football had occurred prior to me moving on...

Yeah, haha--should have included a disclaimer. Definitely had to fast-forward some of the bullshit, but there was some nice footage.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

The key to all of this going forward is going to be solidifying a great group of WR in 2023 AND in 2024. Get them in and let them all compete for reps. There is going to be an opportunity. You have the triggerman in the fold with Carr, maybe a 2023 guy as well.

James, Flores, Greathouse, Hanafin would be a great start.

By kickoff in Columbus in a few months this class will look even better than it does today and by February we're likely looking at one of the best they've had this century, if not THE best in that respect.

 

[NDty9]

The key to all of this going forward is going to be solidifying a great group of WR in 2023 AND in 2024. Get them in and let them all compete for reps. There is going to be an opportunity. You have the triggerman in the fold with Carr, maybe a 2023 guy as well.

James, Flores, Greathouse, Hanafin would be a great start.

By kickoff in Columbus in a few months this class will look even better than it does today and by February we're likely looking at one of the best they've had this century, if not THE best in that respect.

I know there has been some talk of Rico being the guy who will make the biggest impact out of the gate.... but i d k, James just seems like an ABSOLUTE STUD to me!

Regardless, would love to have ALL these guys in the fold, especially coming off the disaster of WR recruiting last year

 

[ND87]

Chris Olave was the composite #399 player in 2018. They're not all five stars.

Hartline is the best WR coach and recruiter in the game. That's all there is to it.

interesting list...

Skull Session: Brian Hartline is Nation's Top Recruiter, Kamryn Babb Bouncing Back From Meniscus Injury, and Michigan Tries to Flip Bryson Rodgers

Kamryn Babb plans to be ready to play after another injury, Brian Hartline tops the 247 Recruiter rankings, Michigan tries to flip a Buckeye receiver and more.

www.elevenwarriors.com

 

[Rockin’Irish]

interesting list...

Skull Session: Brian Hartline is Nation's Top Recruiter, Kamryn Babb Bouncing Back From Meniscus Injury, and Michigan Tries to Flip Bryson Rodgers

Kamryn Babb plans to be ready to play after another injury, Brian Hartline tops the 247 Recruiter rankings, Michigan tries to flip a Buckeye receiver and more.

www.elevenwarriors.com

Tommy Rees in the top 10 is a bit of a shocker…….

 

[KPENN]

Irish!

 

[china423]

 

[Valpodoc85]

Bam!

 

[Dale]

 

[ColinKSU]

Extremely important commit. Chansi was given a nearly impossible task to rebuild the WR room after what Del was allowed to do, and he’s been knocking it out of the park.

 

[Dale]

4-Star WR Rico Flores loves the whole package at Notre Dame

"The people at Notre Dame are genuine. How authentic everyone is there, that meant a lot to me," Flores said.

www.on3.com

Top247 WR Rico Flores announces commitment to Notre Dame

Folsom (Calif.) receiver Rico Flores is headed to South Bend with his commitment to Notre Dame...

247sports.com

BREAKING | 2023 WR Rico Flores Jr. Commits To Notre Dame

2023 California wide receiver Rico Flores Jr. has announced his commitment, choosing Notre Dame over his other finalists, Ohio State and Georgia.

irishsportsdaily.com

 

[Dale]

Film Don't Lie | Rico Flores

The Irish keep rolling with a commitment from a receiver with a very high floor

t.co

What the experts are saying about new Notre Dame commit Rico Flores Jr.

WR Rico Flores Jr. has committed to the Irish. What do the experts think about the newest addition to Notre Dame’s 2023 class?

www.on3.com

In The Film Room . . . Rico Flores

Flores’ game as a wideout on the next level appears to be that of a consistent pass catcher with move-the-chain ability. He doesn’t show a huge catch radius but wins one-on-one battles and powers through tackles with a willingness to do whatever is necessary to help the cause.

247sports.com

Watch: Rico Flores Notre Dame Commitment Breakdown

Our latest video breakdown includes Sacramento sports journalist Cam Salerno joining Irish Illustrated to share firsthand insight on new Notre Dame commit Rico Flores.

247sports.com

 

[du Lac]

Tommy Rees in the top 10 is a bit of a shocker…….

Agree. MF would be in that spot if he weren’t HC.

 

[arndtjc]

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First ever player to commit to ND while wearing grills? Truly a new era in South Bend

 

[WilliamWallace]

Big timin’

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Neat

 

[ACamp1900]

This is like my fav moment of the whole movie,… my friends and I would do that to each other around school in high school lol

 

[Dale]

This guy doesn’t miss

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Welcome to Notre Dame Rico!

I really like this kid btw. He reminds me of a slightly slower Chris Olave!

 

[Cackalacky2.0]