‘23 VA DL Armel Mukam (Notre Dame Signee)

[NDIrish1988]

An elite edge rusher would have been a wonderful cherry on top. ND kicked the tires on a few others, but couldn't get any traction unfortunately.

One of them is the RB Coach’s kid! The other is a Stanford Grad transfer. How much better can it line up for them?

 

[BoredIrish]

Kids like Mukam are an interesting case study.

In the current era of roster management, does it make sense to recruit developmental kids and tie up a schollie for 4 years or just keep looking for mature grads in the portal.

Take a kid like Ade Ogundeji, who was a good player and a worthwhile take at that time. But if you can get a kid like Stephon Herron in the portal, doesnt it make more sense to just allocate that spot to a steady stream of developed talent? For every Ogundeji, there is a Kofi Wardlow who never pans out.

 

[CanadalovesND]

One of them is the RB Coach’s kid! The other is a Stanford Grad transfer. How much better can it line up for them?

Are you going to bring up the same crap with McCullough in every thread?

Did you watch Herron's film, or just look up his stats? The VYPER position is not strictly limited to pass rushing. ND asked Foskey to do a lot, which requires a certain flexibility and versatility from your athletes in that role. Maybe the staff just doesn't see a fit with him?

 

[NDIrish1988]

Are you going to bring up the same crap with McCullough in every thread?

Did you watch Herron's film, or just look up his stats? The VYPER position is not strictly limited to pass rushing. ND asked Foskey to do a lot, which requires a certain flexibility and versatility from your athletes in that role. Maybe the staff just doesn't see a fit with him?

The Vyper is supposed to be pure pass rusher.

 

[CanadalovesND]

The Vyper is supposed to be pure pass rusher.

Who told you that? ND doesn't use a VYPER in a pure pass-rushing role.

 

[notredomer23]

Congrats to Armel on being ranked 191st in the country on 247's update.

 

[Dale]

He’ll for some always be seen in a negative light as Keeley’s replacement when in reality he was probably more Jason Moore’s replacement IMO who he’s now only like 60 spots behind on 247.

 

[NDPhilly]

Think his ceiling and Moore's are pretty comparable, just going to take awhile before he gets there.

 

[Pops Freshenmeyer]

Congrats to Armel on being ranked 191st in the country on 247's update.

I’m almost disappointed to see this. Mukam was my personal pick for sleeper in this class. It’s hard to call him that with a top 200 rating.

 

[Rockin’Irish]

I’m almost disappointed to see this. Mukam was my personal pick for sleeper in this class. It’s hard to call him that with a top 200 rating.

Since he’s very raw and already made strides this season based on the ratings jump, I’d say he could still be a 5 star sleeper ☘️

 

[clashmore_mike]

 

[clashmore_mike]

 

[Dale]

 

[Luckylucci]

Counting Down the Irish – DL-Armel Mukam

The raw talent from Virginia via Quebec was verbally committed to Stanford when Notre Dame came calling. It almost undoubtedly will take five years with the Irish to fully develop the 6-foot-4, 250-pounder who projects as a disruptive strongside defensive end.

247sports.com

My favorite part of these is the quotes at the end.

 

[stlnd01]

Counting Down the Irish – DL-Armel Mukam

The raw talent from Virginia via Quebec was verbally committed to Stanford when Notre Dame came calling. It almost undoubtedly will take five years with the Irish to fully develop the 6-foot-4, 250-pounder who projects as a disruptive strongside defensive end.

247sports.com

My favorite part of these is the quotes at the end.

“Was a hockey player.”

 

[NewBrunswickIrish]

Counting Down the Irish – DL-Armel Mukam

The raw talent from Virginia via Quebec was verbally committed to Stanford when Notre Dame came calling. It almost undoubtedly will take five years with the Irish to fully develop the 6-foot-4, 250-pounder who projects as a disruptive strongside defensive end.

247sports.com

My favorite part of these is the quotes at the end.

They keep talking about him as an end, didn’t Freeman say that was a tackle in the signing day press conference? Has something changed?

 

[Irish du Nord]

 

[NDPhilly]

Obviously Purdue is ass, but thought he looked ahead of schedule on Saturday. Hopefully can be a quality rotation guy next year.

 

[NDFAN2008]

I’m expecting a big year from him this year

 

[IRISHbluehen]

Khary Adams commits and my guy is randomly commenting on reserve DTs lol. Never beating the allegations. You make me laugh man

 

[lcaps20]

Well since the thread was bumped anyway, holy smokes is he a large human being

 

[NDFAN2008]

Well since the thread was bumped anyway, holy smokes is he a large human being

Thanks was gonna post the picture but wouldn’t let me

 

[Rockin’Irish]

Thanks was gonna post the picture but wouldn’t let me

He’s definitely reshaped his body to look like he’s ready to contribute!

 

[rtrn2glory]

I’m expecting a big year from him this year

I am not.....

But

 

[IAIrish]

Well since the thread was bumped anyway, holy smokes is he a large human being

That's what ND's 3rd string DT looks like...

Rooting for the kid as the Canadian/ hockey/comp level required some significant development just to be in position to contribute.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Spring roster had him at 6'3, 305. That is a svelte 305, looks like he could add even more. Powerhouse frame. As a 160lb guy, i just can't fathom how powerful you must feel at that size.

 

[Irish du Nord]

We must have the lowest body fat % Defensive Tackle room in the country my goodness

 

[SDIrishFan]

We must have the lowest body fat % Defensive Tackle room in the country my goodness

Sevillano says hello!

 

[Te'o4Heisman]

Spring roster had him at 6'3, 305. That is a svelte 305, looks like he could add even more. Powerhouse frame. As a 160lb guy, i just can't fathom how powerful you must feel at that size.

Jfc go eat a cheeseburger or three

 

[ulukinatme]

Thanks was gonna post the picture but wouldn’t let me

I know...the picture intimidated me too...