'23 IL WR Malik Elzy (Illinois Verbal)

[BobbyMac]

WR / FS
Chicago, IL
Simeon HS

Measurements:
Height: 6-3
Weight: 195

Rankings:
247 Comp: ..... 3* ..... #42 WR ..... #287 OA ..... .8850
247: ................ 3* ..... #52 WR ........................... 87
Rivals: ............ 4* ............................................... 5.8
ESPN: ............ NR

Offers:
Notre Dame ..... Offered 8-5-21

Ark
ILL
KU
UK
MI
MSU
Minn
Miss
Mizzou
Neb
Tenn
Vandy
WI

Media Links:

Twitter = https://twitter.com/elzy_malik

Maxpreps = https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/mal...ball/stats.htm

Hudl = Malik Elzy on Hudl


Highlights:

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[BobbyMac]

ND has been in contact for a while. His name & ND comes up with MI reports since they offered him over the winter.

Has quietly put a solid offer list together since January. Tennessee offered an hour ago. Vandy offer checks a box most likely.

Del & Tommy has followed for a while.

ISD reporting he will camp next month.

Good friends with Carnell Tate.

 

[BobbyMac]

On campus today for Corned Beef Cash.

Added Mizzou, Ole Miss, Nebraska & Kansas offers since June.

I read a lot about this guy. Will they offer?

 

[BobbyMac]

 

[BobbyMac]

Was wondering why it was so quiet after his BBQ visit.

Will be interesting to finally hear who's where in his recruitment

 

[Luckylucci]

Unless they choose to go a different route, seems like he’s someone we could expect in the ‘23 class. Would be a very smart play by the staff to get this guy in early.

https://notredame.rivals.com/news/d...-notre-dame-s-pursuit-of-four-star-malik-elzy

 

[NDPhilly]

Kid is fucking built for a sophomore in HS in those highlights. Speed / athleticism is a concern but don't mind this kid as a take as a possession guy. Reminds me of Javon McKinley.

West Virginia also offered recently.

 

[SBirishlawyer]

Because of the area my first thought was Micah Jones

 

[BobbyMac]

Because of the area my first thought was Micah Jones

Wrong area.

Jones was from the Southside of Kenosha.

Better geographical comparison would be Miles Boykin. Also a better physical comparison.

Most importantly, is his geographical & personal relationship to Carnell Tate.

 

[Luckylucci]

Freebie from Loy. Rees will be out to watch him this morning for his game against Kenwood. Seems this answers the question on how big of a priority he is for them.

https://247sports.com/college/notre...t-and-Early-on-Saturday-Malik-Elzy-173166181/

 

[Luckylucci]

Premium from Christian at ISD.

The Latest | Notre Dame & 2023 WR Malik Elzy

2023 Chicagoland wide receiver target Malik Elzy could be back in South Bend soon.

irishsportsdaily.com

Planning to get back to ND for the March 18th weekend event. Also planning visits to Cincy, Michigan, Missouri, and Tennessee.

 

[Rogue219]

The basketball talent this school has produced....wow.

I thought it sounded familiar. This was Martez Wilson's school.

Those were the days. Recruiting drama post Willingham Era.

 

[BrownerandFry]

Ben Wilson, the kid who was shot and killed, was from Simeon.

Saw him play in the finals at Assembly Hall. He had transcendent court presence, and was aware, constantly, of the other nine players on the court, like the Big O and Lebron.He was a joy to watch.

HIs shooting and death startled me.

 

[MacIrish75]

The basketball talent this school has produced....wow.

I thought it sounded familiar. This was Martez Wilson's school.

Those were the days. Recruiting drama post Willingham Era.

D Rose
Nick Anderson
Jabari Parker
Kendrick Nunn

a few notable Simeon >>> NBA guys.

 

[NDIrish88]

Singer and Driskell have both stated he won't be in the class. They didn't give details. Anybody know the particulars?

 

[Dale]

 

[notredomer23]

Commit watch?

 

[BobbyMac]

Will also be at Rivals Indy this Sunday along with a lot of other ND targets

 

[tko]

Norte

 

[NDFAN2008]

So what changed it was stated he wouldn't be in this class?

 

[allenm5333]

So what changed it was stated he wouldn't be in this class?

In my opinion its 2 things.
1. Due diligence/backup plan
2. James is still trying to reclassify to 2022. ND could still take 4 2023 receivers. This would give them 9 total between 2021-2023. A nice job of overturning the WR room

 

[rtrn2glory]

Is it known that James is trying to reclassify or is that just a rumor??

 

[allenm5333]

Is it known that James is trying to reclassify or is that just a rumor??

It was a rumor right before. Then an article on Irish Illustrated said he is working on it still. I wonder if that is why he transferred High Schools

 

[Luckylucci]

A lot of moving parts at WR recruiting. It might also have to do with the staff viewing Hanafin as more of a defensive athlete. And/or while Greathouse is visiting, optimism might have waned some with the surge from Texas.

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Is it known that James is trying to reclassify or is that just a rumor??

Mike Singer also said James is "trying" (but unlikely to happen).

 

[Dale]

IMO it’s a kid from Chicago going to the ND spring game before going to a Indy based camp event. Might just be nothing more at play

 

[NDdomer2]

IMO it’s a kid from Chicago going to the ND spring game before going to a Indy based camp event. Might just be nothing more at play

I wondered if it was a group thing

 

[Luckylucci]

Notre Dame spring game vibes hits the mark with top prospects on campus

The latest here.

247sports.com

"It was unbelievable," Chicago (Ill.) Simeon receiver Malik Elzy said. "The atmosphere, the people there, Coach Stuckey the new receivers coach we connected ASAP. He's a cool laid back coach that's going to keep it real with you. Coach Rees we go way back. I got to chop it up with Coach Freeman for a while. Notre Dame, that set the bar right now. Notre Dame stands pretty high."

 

[BobbyMac]

Was the WR MVP at Rivals/Indy today.

FREEBIE

he is very fast and his route running skills combined with that speed, help him create a lot of separation from defensive backs. Quarterbacks had easy windows to throw the ball into when looking his direction. Defensive backs that tried to press him at the line of scrimmage were quickly thrown aside because Elzy is just so much stronger than the competition.

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n.rivals.com

 

[Luckylucci]

I sure like hearing those remarks about his speed.