'25 IL LB Dominik Hulak (Notre Dame Signee)

[a mike]

Could he, sure, best case, repeat best case imo, he's botelho and we all want better since botelho is really a tweener like him.

A fully healthy and functioning Botelho is sufficient

Not every spot can be or needs to be filled by a unanimous first team all american first round draft pick to win a championship

It's all gonna be okay

 

[PutuporShutup]

Unsuprisingly, I disagree wholly with a lot of the takes on Hulak.

People saying he's another Botelho, which...okay? Botelho is a good player and a dominant pass rusher when healthy. It's pretty much a known fact that he played injured all of last year and had he been healthy, he would've been a near double digit sack player. Not even really an argument.

So people saying he's another Botelho as if that's a negative is...perplexing to say the least.

Huh? You’re assuming botelho is a double digit sack guy if healthy and it’s not even up for argument? This post can’t be taken serious

Botelho has underwhelmed his entire 4 years at nd despite one game vs a broken depleted South Carolina team

I stated hulaks absolute top ceiling is botelho and that’s not good enough. Not that he’s him now, botelho was much better in HS.

Botelho has 10 sacks in 44 games.

Everyone plays banged up in football; if he was injured he wouldn’t have been playing … old hurt vs injured difference

 

[Giddyup]

In his 2022 highlights he seems to move well and has good instincts.

 

[Crazy Balki]

Huh? You’re assuming botelho is a double digit sack guy if healthy and it’s not even up for argument? This post can’t be taken serious

Botelho has underwhelmed his entire 4 years at nd despite one game vs a broken depleted South Carolina team

I stated hulaks absolute top ceiling is botelho and that’s not good enough. Not that he’s him now, botelho was much better in HS.

Botelho has 10 sacks in 44 games.

Everyone plays banged up in football; if he was injured he wouldn’t have been playing … old hurt vs injured difference

Saying this post can't be serious and then you write this tripe.

It's pretty much universal that Botelho was injured and it wasn't just the typical nicks and bumps. He was noticeably less explosive for practically all of last year. We've seen his explosiveness and his ability to pass rush at a high level. This isn't just speculation, practically everyone on the beat saw and reported this.

Botelho sat behind Isaiah Foskey, one of the best pass rushers in ND history, for 3 years. And when he finally got his opportunity to shine and was healthy, he dominated. Unfortunately, he was injured, not just typical seasonal hurt, injured. Key difference. Then in the Sun Bowl, when he had time to recover, he looked significantly more explosive and made a bigger impact.

It's not to say Botelho is a double-digit sack guy, or that he really even needs to be. But he clearly has shown he can be a big time pass rush threat when he's healthy. He showed that in late 2022, but clearly was limited by his injury in 2023. This isn't speculative, we've seen it.

 

[PutuporShutup]

Saying this post can't be serious and then you write this tripe.

It's pretty much universal that Botelho was injured and it wasn't just the typical nicks and bumps. He was noticeably less explosive for practically all of last year. We've seen his explosiveness and his ability to pass rush at a high level. This isn't just speculation, practically everyone on the beat saw and reported this.

Botelho sat behind Isaiah Foskey, one of the best pass rushers in ND history, for 3 years. And when he finally got his opportunity to shine and was healthy, he dominated. Unfortunately, he was injured, not just typical seasonal hurt, injured. Key difference. Then in the Sun Bowl, when he had time to recover, he looked significantly more explosive and made a bigger impact.

It's not to say Botelho is a double-digit sack guy, or that he really even needs to be. But he clearly has shown he can be a big time pass rush threat when he's healthy. He showed that in late 2022, but clearly was limited by his injury in 2023. This isn't speculative, we've seen it.

Please link anything that shows anything you claim of his amazing ability as a pass rusher. In shorts he whipped tosh baker? Everyone that goes against tosh baker whips him

His shoulder injury last year hurt his explosiveness? He was NOT explosive last year.

He’s clearly shown he can be a big time pass rusher? He’s had one good game out of 44

I hope you’re right because we actually need some production from that position. We did NOt get it last year

 

[a mike]

His shoulder injury last year hurt his explosiveness? He was NOT explosive last year.

It was an undisclosed lower body injury that was hampering him. Everyone but you and 12%BF Boy seems to be aware of this

He’s had one good game out of 44

This is just disingenuous hyperbolic throwaway emoting. Especially in light of the reasons the poster rattled off his career has been limited to date

I hope you’re right

He is

Have you ever considered just eating ice cream or something to sooth your anxieties about ND never ever ever winning a championship again?

Using this board as your own personal emoting tampon doesn't seem to be working out for you

 

[fightingirish26]

Botelho has certainly not proven himself to be a dominant pass rusher, how is that controversial? Not commenting on Hulaks ceiling or current ability, nor am I denying JB was banged up last year. Hope Botelho puts it all together this year.

 

[Giddyup]

Why are people ripping on Hulak all of a sudden? Did he have a poor junior year or timed slow in the 40?

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

Interesting read on Hulak. Had no idea Matt Bowen coached there... he's got cred.

ESPN's Matt Bowen | Hulak is a "multi-dimensional" talent

There aren't many high school coaches with the playing and evaluating credentials of ESPN's Matt Bowen, so the way he speaks about ND commit Dom Hulak's potential speaks volumes

irishsportsdaily.com

I like Bowen a lot. He was a frequent guest with Boers and Bernstein on The Score for many years. Good contributor when it comes to NFL and the Draft.

The Immaculate Conception program has been elite for the last 25 years, but especially in the last ten. They have won state championships at the 2A, 3A and 4A levels. They really should be competing in a higher class of football because despite their low grade 9-12 co ed enrollment, they are a football powerhouse. Hulak is playing in a good program, albeit a smaller one, but a successful one where he's being well coached.

Bowen went to Glenbard West so his connection to I-C is rather interesting. Glenbard West is a big public school with a good program currently as well.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Why are people ripping on Hulak all of a sudden? Did he have a poor junior year or timed slow in the 40?

Wrong thread, sir. This is now 24/7 Botelho.

 

[greyhammer90]

Why are people ripping on Hulak all of a sudden? Did he have a poor junior year or timed slow in the 40?

White midwestern 3 star linebacker early in the recruiting cycle.

 

[PutuporShutup]

White midwestern 3 star linebacker early in the recruiting cycle.

He’s a LB now? lol

Us ND fans expect every low rated player to blow up after they commit to nd, that hasn’t happened.

 

[Irish du Nord]

He’s a LB now? lol

Us ND fans expect every low rated player to blow up after they commit to nd, that hasn’t happened.

People need to chill on ratings right now. Will Blaxk is still a three star on 247. The adjustments are still coming

 

[PutuporShutup]

People need to chill on ratings right now. Will Blaxk is still a three star on 247. The adjustments are still coming

Not about ratings, will black was heavily recruited by top schools for a reason

 

[Irish du Nord]

Not about ratings, will black was heavily recruited by top schools for a reason

And Hulak committed early and probably wouldn’t report offers at this point, but his offer list isn’t brutal. My point being, it is way too early in Hulak’s career to be establishing ceilings or that he was a bad take.

 

[PutuporShutup]

And Hulak committed early and probably wouldn’t report offers at this point, but his offer list isn’t brutal. My point being, it is way too early in Hulak’s career to be establishing ceilings or that he was a bad take.

But you should be able to project someone if you take them

Most fans are struggling there

 

[T-Boone]

Why are people ripping on Hulak all of a sudden? Did he have a poor junior year or timed slow in the 40?

I asked if he was good and then as usual people wanted to answer my question like they owe me something.

 

[CanadalovesND]

I like Hulak. I like the film. I like the length. I like the flexibility.

Will he be a star? I don't think so. But can he bring value to the defense? Sure.

It's okay adding players that can be key rotational players, and/or specialize in a particular role. Those are my expectations for Hulak. He could fairly well be a victim of being over-recruited in the following classes, or he could establish himself as a player at ND. Time will tell.

Every school recruits this way too, so I don't want to hear the "yeah but this won't get us to Georgia's level"...

 

[PutuporShutup]

I like Hulak. I like the film. I like the length. I like the flexibility.

Will he be a star? I don't think so. But can he bring value to the defense? Sure.

It's okay adding players that can be key rotational players, and/or specialize in a particular role. Those are my expectations for Hulak. He could fairly well be a victim of being over-recruited in the following classes, or he could establish himself as a player at ND. Time will tell.

Every school recruits this way too, so I don't want to hear the "yeah but this won't get us to Georgia's level"...

It’s the top DEs and DTs we are missing out on that would be the most likely reason for not getting to Georgia level. After cross and mills leave we are in trouble unless we crush the portal at that position.

 

[Irish#1]

It was an undisclosed lower body injury that was hampering him. Everyone but you and 12%BF Boy seems to be aware of this


This is just disingenuous hyperbolic throwaway emoting. Especially in light of the reasons the poster rattled off his career has been limited to date


He is

Have you ever considered just eating ice cream or something to sooth your anxieties about ND never ever ever winning a championship again?

Using this board as your own personal emoting tampon doesn't seem to be working out for you

Easy tiger. A few more of those posts and one or two things are going to happen. You'll get scheduled at the Irsay Y and you might end up a topic of discussion in another thread which you don't want to be..

 

[tko]

I remember Tenuta believed Dan Foxx was the better prospect over Kuechly.

 

[Hautian Domer]

I’m not sure how to judge Hulak other than his offer list, which speaks for itself. Plenty of diamonds in the rough to be found and developed, however (Eifert, Samardzija). Let’s hope that’s the case.

That said, I want it be known that I am not a fan of Botelho and his play. I never have been. He’s a liability, and nothing but cannon fodder. We must recruit better to be elite.

 

[Lberry]

I’m not sure how to judge Hulak other than his offer list, which speaks for itself. Plenty of diamonds in the rough to be found and developed, however (Eifert, Samardzija). Let’s hope that’s the case.

That said, I want it be known that I am not a fan of Botelho and his play. I never have been. He’s a liability, and nothing but cannon fodder. We must recruit better to be elite.

He can very well be a diamond in the rough, but this isn't a good offer list, IMO.

Dominik Hulak Recruit Interests

247sports.com

 

[Irish du Nord]

He can very well be a diamond in the rough, but this isn't a good offer list, IMO.

Dominik Hulak Recruit Interests

247sports.com

Gotta love when a guy whose opinion was so valued that he’s gotten bounced from this site twice pulls out the “IMO”

 

[PutuporShutup]

Gotta love when a guy whose opinion was so valued that he’s gotten bounced from this site twice pulls out the “IMO”

Just because he doesn’t align with the masses doesn’t mean he’s not right a lot

 

[Hautian Domer]

I agree that it isn't a good offer list. That's why I said it speaks for itself. It aligns with more of a 3* player. I like to see Ohio State, Alabama, LSU, Georgia, Texas, Michigan, USC, Florida, Oklahoma, Auburn, and so on sprinkled in there.

That said, as I said, Eifert and Smardzija were 3 star players if I remember. Shit, wasn't Joe Alt largely a 3 star and was bumped up at the very end to a 4 star (that may be incorrect)? Star rankings aren't everything; I generally go by offer lists.

 

[IHateMarkMay]

The only way anyone knows about offers is if the kid announces them. He committed early, is it possible he has been offered since and just doesn't care so he doesn't publicize them?

 

[Lberry]

Gotta love when a guy whose opinion was so valued that he’s gotten bounced from this site twice pulls out the “IMO”

Did you have anything to actually say?

 

[CanadalovesND]

He committed during his junior season. Real early. Most athletes get more offers during the winter evaluation period. Not every kid announces offers after committing.

 

[IHateMarkMay]

He committed during his junior season. Real early. Most athletes get more offers during the winter evaluation period. Not every kid announces offers after committing.

It's a no win situation to some on the board. If he doesn't publicize offers, it's: "his offer list isn't strong enough!". If he says a great program offers, it's: "oh no, we're going to lose him! Or "he wasn't that great anyways!"