State of the Recruiting Class - 2024

[rtrn2glory]

So that means 2 or 3 crystal balls left for loy?

 

[fightingirish26]

So, three CBs left on the day. Got a feeling the next two are Payton Pierce and Adarius Hayes, leading to much suspense on the last one. With everyone hoping for Justin Scott, I'm guessing it'll be Tae Johnson but with major caveats about his academic status.

 

[CanadalovesND]

 

[Crazy Balki]

If things finish the way they're trending (yeah, probably not) but we're looking at:

DE: Bryce Young
NT: Justin Scott
DT: Owen Wafle & Jerod Smith
Vyper: Jacob Smith
LB: Payton Pierce & Adarius Hayes

I'd probably take another Vyper like Lightfoot or Thomas and another big interior guy like Lindsey or Umeh.

But that is one hell of a front 7 haul.

 

[CanadalovesND]

Ryan Roberts was able to get some measurements on height & weight with a few more players from Junior Day.

Payton Pierce, 6'2" 223
Jacob Smith, 6'4" 227
Jerod Smith, 6.3" 245
Walter Matthews, no height but weighed in at 256

 

[NDdomer2]

Ryan Roberts was able to get some measurements on height & weight with a few more players from Junior Day.

Payton Pierce, 6'2" 223
Jacob Smith, 6'4" 227
Jerod Smith, 6.3" 245

247 H/W for comparison:
Jerod listed at 6'3" 265
Jacob listed at 6'5" 225
Payton listed at 6'1" 225

 

[arrowryan]

Ryan Roberts was able to get some measurements on height & weight with a few more players from Junior Day.

Payton Pierce, 6'2" 223
Jacob Smith, 6'4" 227
Jerod Smith, 6.3" 245
Walter Matthews, no height but weighed in at 256

247 has Matthews listed as 6’7”. He’s approaching Darnell Washington territory

 

[Reaper97]

So is today historically a day Loy puts in a lot of picks?
O/U on how many CBs from Loy today actually sign with ND?

 

[TheRealLynch51]

So is today historically a day Loy puts in a lot of picks?
O/U on how many CBs from Loy today actually sign with ND?

No, just good timing with the staff shifting their focus to recruiting after the bowl game and just having a small junior day. He's 80% for crystal balls, and since I'm an eternal optimist, I say 7/8.

 

[Sea Turtle]

Eight crystal balls today would be amazing. In fact, as Dick Van Patton would say, Eight is Enough!

 

[Fbolt]

What we do know is that sea turtles live a long time

 

[StPaul_Irish]

If things finish the way they're trending (yeah, probably not) but we're looking at:

DE: Bryce Young
NT: Justin Scott
DT: Owen Wafle & Jerod Smith
Vyper: Jacob Smith
LB: Payton Pierce & Adarius Hayes

I'd probably take another Vyper like Lightfoot or Thomas and another big interior guy like Lindsey or Umeh.

But that is one hell of a front 7 haul.

Imagine if it were Lori? That's a scary looking dude.

 

[notredomer23]

Michigan is getting done to them with Jadyn Davis what was done to us with Moore. It’s so obvious and none of them can see it.

 

[GATTACA!]

Not in this thread, guys

Please guys, no sloppy steaks tonight.

 

[SeekNDestroy]

Eight crystal balls today would be amazing. In fact, as Dick Van Patton would say, Eight is Enough!

Too soon.

 

[Irish2155]

Barnabys Jake..oh yeah

Always preferred Bruno’s over Barnaby’s but both are really good.

 

[ColinKSU]

Michigan is getting done to them with Jadyn Davis what was done to us with Moore. It’s so obvious and none of them can see it.

God I hope so.

 

[NDFAN2008]

Last one has to be Justin Scott?

 

[ThePiombino]

Last one has to be Justin Scott?

 

[Irish4life]

So is today historically a day Loy puts in a lot of picks?
O/U on how many CBs from Loy today actually sign with ND?

5/8 IMO. If I had to guess who, the Smith twins, Prescod, Young, Johnson

 

[TheRealLynch51]

Last one has to be Justin Scott?

It'll most likely be Adarius Hayes. And then some certain people will post how since it wasn't Justin Scott, its an indication on what our chances are when he commits end of month. It is written.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

What is the word on Lightfoot and Michigan?

Round two for this staff should really be interesting. Looking forward to seeing where it all lands in December. Especially if they have a good start to the season.

 

[Cpnd1]

Sinclair has followed suit on a lot of these CBs which makes this even more exciting, he’s typically much more stringent on submitting them

 

[arndtjc]

Watching all these elite prospect getting ND CBs has me feeling a type of way

 

[CanadalovesND]

Driskell with three dancing gifs tonight on the IB boards.

 

[notredomer23]

Loy pretty much said they’d take up to 8 DL if the right ones want in

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Driskell with three dancing gifs tonight on the IB boards.

Prescod
Young
Scott?

 

[CanadalovesND]

I was thinking Young and the Twins

Me as well.

The Smiths have been to ND a few times, and their quotes to reporters make it seem like ND is in the drivers seat here.

 

[stpeteirish]

I’m guessing the 7 guys are
Prescod
Smith brothers
Justin Scott
Bryce Young
Payton Pierce
Tae Johnson

Boom. Now tell us which one’s sign in Dec.

 

[NDFAN2008]

Driskell with three dancing gifs tonight on the IB boards.

I'm going with Prescod, Young, and Scott.