Who's next? - 2017 Version

[IrishFanJMercy]

I'm going with Holmes. As the class sits now we have 13 guys, I see this class being anywhere from 20-21.
Right now we have and I see us finishing with.
QB-1 Done here
OL-2 We will take 2 more maybe 3
TE-2 Done here
WR-1, We will take 2 more
RB-0, We will take 1

LB-3, Done here unless a 5 star wants in
DB-2, we will take 1 or 2 more
DE-1 We will take 1 more
DT-1 We will take 1 more

 

[CIrishWin]

QB – Zaire, Wimbush, Book
RB- Adams, Williams, Brent, Jones McIntosh
WR- St. Brown, Holmes, Boykin, McKinley, Claypool, Sanders, Stepherson
TE- Jones, Weishar, Luatua
OT- Bars, Kramer, Eichenberg
OG- Nelson, Byrne, Ruhland, Boudreaux
OC- Mustipher, Hoge
SDE – J. Hayes, Bonner, Kareem,
WDE- Trumbetti, Hayes, Okwara, Ogundeji
DT- Tillery, Taylor, Treadway
NT- Cage, Mokwuah, Tiassum
SLB – Martini, Ja. Jones
MLB – Morgan, Barajas, Jo. Jones
WLB – Coney, Bilal
CB- Watkins, Coleman, Crawford, Pride, Love, Vaughn
S- White, Elliott, Tranquill, Feritta, Studstill, Perry, Morgan
K/P/LS – Yoon, Newsome, Shannon
23 Open spots

 

[dublinirish]

I'm going with Holmes. As the class sits now we have 13 guys, I see this class being anywhere from 20-21.
Right now we have and I see us finishing with.
QB-1 Done here
OL-2 We will take 2 more maybe 3
TE-2 Done here
WR-1, We will take 2 more
RB-0, We will take 1

LB-3, Done here unless a 5 star wants in
DB-2, we will take 1 or 2 more
DE-1 We will take 1 more
DT-1 We will take 1 more

i think a 4th LB is required by the staff no?

 

[bluengold4732]

Great run down...thanks guys

 

[IrishFanJMercy]

i think a 4th LB is required by the staff no?

Not sure, I think Robertson could end up being a twinner Safety/LB after a few years in the weight room.

 

[koonja]

Listened to the BGI and ISD post-invasion podcast. The superlatives used for Micah Jones are "Catches everything". "Always Open". "Mistmatch against anyone".

From Illinois. Has NorthWestern and Vanderbilt offers. Offer this damn kid already.

Micah Jones, Warren Township, Wide Receiver

 

[NDdomer2]

Listened to the BGI and ISD post-invasion podcast. The superlatives used for Micah Jones are "Catches everything". "Always Open". "Mistmatch against anyone".

From Illinois. Has NorthWestern and Vanderbilt offers. Offer this damn kid already.

Micah Jones, Warren Township, Wide Receiver

seems more '2018 master file' thread worthy than 'who's next? - 2017 version"

 

[BobbyMac]

Listened to the BGI and ISD post-invasion podcast. The superlatives used for Micah Jones are "Catches everything". "Always Open". "Mistmatch against anyone".

From Illinois. Has NorthWestern and Vanderbilt offers. Offer this damn kid already.

Micah Jones, Warren Township, Wide Receiver

seems more '2018 master file' thread worthy than 'who's next? - 2017 version"

Or you could put it in his profile... it's been up for 3 months.

http://www.irishenvy.com/forums/2018-recruiting-profiles/292736-18-il-wr-micah-jones.html

... and was it Greyworm who said he can't catch? He actually makes money doing this?


.

 

[ND Fan Vancouver]

I don't think there is a "'18 who's next" thread but i'm super excited about that class and here's why. It looks like we could possibly end up with multiple 5 star players in '18. We have 5 star Jurkovec locked in. PJ Mustipher (ND's Sam Mustipher's brother) is a 5 star DT and he's a heavy ND lean. Amon Ra St. Brown is a HIGH 4 star as is Micah Jones, both who are ND leans and both could easily make a bump up to 5 star status, especially AR St. Brown if you ask me. It would make sense that 5 star WR's would want to go to ND considering our QB situation and OL. Anyhow, I LOVE the 17 class but the '18 class might be one to really help us win down the road.

GO IRISH!!

 

[zelezo vlk]

I don't think there is a "'18 who's next" thread but i'm super excited about that class and here's why. It looks like we could possibly end up with multiple 5 star players in '18. We have 5 star Jurkovec locked in. PJ Mustipher (ND's Sam Mustipher's brother) is a 5 star DT and he's a heavy ND lean. Amon Ra St. Brown is a HIGH 4 star as is Micah Jones, both who are ND leans and both could easily make a bump up to 5 star status, especially AR St. Brown if you ask me. It would make sense that 5 star WR's would want to go to ND considering our QB situation and OL. Anyhow, I LOVE the 17 class but the '18 class might be one to really help us win down the road.

GO IRISH!!

Does PJ even have an offer? I know that Crusader has been pretty unhappy with the pace of that recruitment.

 

[GBdomer]

Or you could put it in his profile... it's been up for 3 months.

http://www.irishenvy.com/forums/2018-recruiting-profiles/292736-18-il-wr-micah-jones.html

... and was it Greyworm who said he can't catch? He actually makes money doing this?


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I will side with Greyworm, it's been an issue that someone else told me. Sure he might catch it with shorts and a tank top on but not in game situations on consistent basis His speed is a major question and he doesn't explode out of breaks and cuts well enough yet. He won't sign for another 18 months why do we need to offer him now? Also ND doesn't need another 6'4 WR, we have plenty. I won't get into this anymore because I've already been threatened for speaking my opinion. At least a couple guys backed me up, you guys my homies

 

[ND Fan Vancouver]

Does PJ even have an offer? I know that Crusader has been pretty unhappy with the pace of that recruitment.

Yes I believe he does. We seem to be doing well with players brother's (Okwara, Jones). Let's hope PJ commits. If there's anything we could use, it's a stud 5 star defensive lineman.

 

[Irish YJ]

I will side with Greyworm, it's been an issue that someone else told me. Sure he might catch it with shorts and a tank top on but not in game situations on consistent basis His speed is a major question and he doesn't explode out of breaks and cuts well enough yet. He won't sign for another 18 months why do we need to offer him now? Also ND doesn't need another 6'4 WR, we have plenty. I won't get into this anymore because I've already been threatened for speaking my opinion. At least a couple guys backed me up, you guys my homies

It's a message board, and full of opinion... ??

 

[GBdomer]

It's a message board, and full of opinion... ??

Ya, well guess not everyone see's it that way. I am not saying Koon is wrong because maybe he's right I am just sharing my opinion on him and what a few mods have told me and what I watched on film. He won't be a college WR and just about everyone around ND believes that

 

[Irish YJ]

Ya, well guess not everyone see's it that way. I am not saying Koon is wrong because maybe he's right I am just sharing my opinion on him and what a few mods have told me and what I watched on film. He won't be a college WR and just about everyone around ND believes that

Ignore the noise. Keep on keepin' on.

 

[phillyirish]

I don't think there is a "'18 who's next" thread but i'm super excited about that class and here's why. It looks like we could possibly end up with multiple 5 star players in '18. We have 5 star Jurkovec locked in. PJ Mustipher (ND's Sam Mustipher's brother) is a 5 star DT and he's a heavy ND lean. Amon Ra St. Brown is a HIGH 4 star as is Micah Jones, both who are ND leans and both could easily make a bump up to 5 star status, especially AR St. Brown if you ask me. It would make sense that 5 star WR's would want to go to ND considering our QB situation and OL. Anyhow, I LOVE the 17 class but the '18 class might be one to really help us win down the road.

GO IRISH!!

Not to be a downer, but this seems to be the sentiment every year: "Next class will be the year!". Only sad thing is usually that mentality doesn't break through until toward signing day. Also we've had a shaky record recently with legacies and relatives of former players, I mean just look at Paris Ford in this class.

 

[GBdomer]

Nevermind already happend

 

[NDdomer2]

I'd like to see the staff finish with the following:

Colin Wilson
Michael Young
Foster Sarrell
Jedrick Wills
Hunter Echols
Greg Rogers
Thomas Graham
Amari Carter
CJ Holmes

I think that would cover all needs and get us to 22.

247 Class calculator would have that class at 278 which would have been good for 7th best class overall last year.

 

[longliveautrydenson]

I'd like to see the staff finish with the following:

Colin Wilson
Michael Young
Foster Sarrell
Emil Ekiyor
Hunter Echols
Greg Rogers
Thomas Graham
Amari Carter
CJ Holmes

I think that would cover all needs and get us to 22.

That's a very doable list aside from maybe Greg Rogers. I think we're out with him.

 

[NDdomer2]

That's a very doable list aside from maybe Greg Rogers. I think we're out with him.

i had emil in there from class of 18, swapped him out. Yes, i think the two biggest reaches were on the D-line. Coaches gotta make some magic with final two spots there.

 

[koonja]

Best Guess: Notre Dame’s 2017 Class (June)

Avery Davis
CJ Holmes
Hezekiah Jones
Osiris St. Brown
Michael Young
Jamire Calvin
Brock Wright
Cole Kmet
Josh Lugg
Jedrick Willis
Robert Hainsey
Dillan Gibbons
Hunter Echols
Justin Foster
Jon McCalister
Christopher Whittaker
David Adams
Drew White
Paulsen Adebo
Isaiah Robertson
Amari Carter
Jordan Pouncey
Dalyn Wade Perry
Kirk Hinish

 

[NDdomer2]

Current Commits
Avery Davis
Brock Wright
Cole Kmet
Josh Lugg
Dillan Gibbons
Jon McCalister
David Adams
Drew White
Paulsen Adebo
Isaiah Robertson
Jordan Pouncey
Kirk Hinish
Peter Werner

Loy's Expected
CJ Holmes
Hezekiah Jones
Osiris St. Brown
Michael Young
Jamire Calvin
Jedrick Willis
Robert Hainsey
Hunter Echols
Justin Foster
Christopher Whittaker
Amari Carter
Dalyn Wade Perry

Positional Breakdown:
QB: 1
RB: 0 (maybe CJ Holmes)
WR: 5-6 (depending CJH)
TE: 2
OL: 4 (two G's two T's)
DE: 3
DT: 2
LB: 4
CB: 1
S: 2

Total: 25

 

[PANDFAN]

Current Commits
Avery Davis
Brock Wright
Cole Kmet
Josh Lugg
Dillan Gibbons
Jon McCalister
David Adams
Drew White
Paulsen Adebo
Isaiah Robertson
Jordan Pouncey
Kirk Hinish

Loy's Expected
CJ Holmes
Hezekiah Jones
Osiris St. Brown
Michael Young
Jamire Calvin
Jedrick Willis
Robert Hainsey
Hunter Echols
Justin Foster
Christopher Whittaker
Amari Carter
Dalyn Wade Perry

Positional Breakdown:
QB: 1
RB: 0 (maybe CJ Holmes)
WR: 5-6 (depending CJH)
TE: 2
OL: 4 (two G's two T's)
DE: 3
DT: 2
LB: 3 (where is pete w?)
CB: 1
S: 2

Total: 24

oversight on Koon's part...he was there

 

[NDdomer2]

oversight on Koon's part...he was there

thanks!

I would be surprised if we only had 1 cb in this class. Also, Dont see us taking 5/6 wr's.

 

[STLDomer]

thanks!

I would be surprised if we only had 1 cb in this class. Also, Dont see us taking 5/6 wr's.

Agreed.

Especially a year after taking Stepherson, Claypool, McKinley. That's too many underclassmen WRs, considering the depth at other positions of need.

 

[longliveautrydenson]

Current Commits
Avery Davis
Brock Wright
Cole Kmet
Josh Lugg
Dillan Gibbons
Jon McCalister
David Adams
Drew White
Paulsen Adebo
Isaiah Robertson
Jordan Pouncey
Kirk Hinish
Peter Werner

Loy's Expected
CJ Holmes
Hezekiah Jones
Osiris St. Brown
Michael Young
Jamire Calvin
Jedrick Willis
Robert Hainsey
Hunter Echols
Justin Foster
Christopher Whittaker
Amari Carter
Dalyn Wade Perry

Positional Breakdown:
QB: 1
RB: 0 (maybe CJ Holmes)
WR: 5-6 (depending CJH)
TE: 2
OL: 4 (two G's two T's)
DE: 3
DT: 2
LB: 4
CB: 1
S: 2

Total: 25

That would be a nasty class. I'm surprised Thomas Graham isn't on there. He seems like one of Loy's patented sleeper picks a la Daelin Hayes this time last year.

 

[koonja]

That would be a nasty class. I'm surprised Thomas Graham isn't on there. He seems like one of Loy's patented sleeper picks a la Daelin Hayes this time last year.

UCLA is the team to beat unless his OV to ND changes that.

 

[PANDFAN]

it should be noted that pouncey is an athlete on here not WR...that staff is very excited about his position flexibility-247

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

it should be noted that pouncey is an athlete on here not WR...that staff is very excited about his position flexibility-247

I'm guessing that is the case with many of these recruits. Like many women at Woodstock, they go both ways.

 

[ND Fan Vancouver]

Current Commits
Avery Davis
Brock Wright
Cole Kmet
Josh Lugg
Dillan Gibbons
Jon McCalister
David Adams
Drew White
Paulsen Adebo
Isaiah Robertson
Jordan Pouncey
Kirk Hinish
Peter Werner

Loy's Expected
CJ Holmes
Hezekiah Jones
Osiris St. Brown
Michael Young
Jamire Calvin
Jedrick Willis
Robert Hainsey
Hunter Echols
Justin Foster
Christopher Whittaker
Amari Carter
Dalyn Wade Perry

Positional Breakdown:
QB: 1
RB: 0 (maybe CJ Holmes)
WR: 5-6 (depending CJH)
TE: 2
OL: 4 (two G's two T's)
DE: 3
DT: 2
LB: 4
CB: 1
S: 2

Total: 25

Thanks for this post man. Puts things in a little perspective and is exciting to see what we could have. I love the possibilities. I really do hope we get some top tier talent on the defensive line. We are fairly strong in the trenches right now but we NEED/MUST remain strong in the trenches if we want to win a championship. I think we can hang with the big boys with the team we're putting on the field this year. All though we lost some studs on D (Jaylon, Day, Russel) I strongly believe we will have a much improved defense this year. Offense comes down to stability from the QB position often times. I believe we have 2 of the top 10 QB's in the country at the college level right now. We have one of the best offensive lines in the country, FACT. We can win big. I dunno why I ended up rambling about this in the 'Who's next" thread but whatevs.

GO IRISH