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Talking Irish Initial Thoughts
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Name
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Pos.
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Ht.
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Wt.
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Perfect size for an OT and could play early on another team or
another year but with the solid depth along the O-line he can wait to be a
multi-year starter, which he should be.
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Bars, Alex
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OL
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6-6
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290
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Big upside with this kid.
He could add 10 - 20lbs and be a beast. Look for a redshirt and this young man down
the road.
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Blankenship, Grant
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DL
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6-6
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264
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Could possible also play OLB.
Fits the mold of Kelly's of a defensive player who can play multiple
positions. Smart kid 3.8 GPA and will
most likely redshirt.
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Bonner, Jonathan
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LB
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6-3
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245
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We love this kid. His
work out commitment, being and early enrollee and his physical presence gives
this young man an immediate impact potential and a huge upside.
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Brent, Justin*
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WR
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6-1
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204
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Another addition to the O-line depth chart. He will be a multiyear starter in the years
to come after he redshirts and learns the college game. Perfect size for a guard.
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Byrne, Jimmy
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OL
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6-4
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285
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Great last minute addition to this recruiting class on signing
day. The Irish had a great need to get
an interior defensive lineman in this class for the future. Hopefully he can redshirt.
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Cage, Daniel
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DL
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6-2
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305
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We not only like this kids potential but his personality. Ideally he should add some weight and take
a year to develop into a college player.
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Hayes, Jay
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DL
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6-4
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275
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A little short for us to play defensive end so give Hill a
year to transition into more of an OLB ala Kendall Moore.
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Hill, Kolin
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LB
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6-2
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220
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Athletically Holmes is off the charts. He needs to add some weight to his frame to
become the elite receiver he could be.
Even with decent depth at the receiver position he could see the field
his freshman year.
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Holmes, Corey
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WR
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6-2
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176
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An Elite 11 participant who in some ways is still a diamond in
the rough. If he sees the field as freshman something has gone seriously
wrong in South Bend, Very nice
height. There is allot of talent at
and coming into the quarterback position for the Irish. DeShone will eventually be in the mix.
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Kizer, DeShone
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QB
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6-5
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212
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Irish fans should wait a year before seeing Tyler's talents
but with Kelly's use of tight ends and the departure of Troy Niklas they may
see him sooner than later. His height
may not be ideal but this kids as that "it".
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Luatua, Tyler
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TE
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6-3
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241
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Since he was Notre Dame's first verbal commit of this class his offer
sheet looks thin but he was a legitimate major recruit. Martini needs to add some strength and the combination
of Paul Longo and a redshirt season should do the trick.
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Martini, Greer
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LB
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6-3
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225
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A three star with a modest offer sheet can be deceiving. In
two years this kid could be a regular player along the defensive line.
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Mokwuah, Peter
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DL
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6-4
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315
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Look for Morgan to play early and often (Manti). He may not be up to the impact player as a
freshman Jaylon Smith was but he could be pretty close.
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Morgan, Nyles
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LB
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6-2
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223
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We can't wait to see him lined up at the opposite guard spot
from Jimmy Byrne as multiple year starters.
Linemen like Mustipher attract quarterbacks and running backs making
them feel secure.
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Mustipher, Sam
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OL
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6-3
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294
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Physically and mentally ready to play college ball now. However as far as technique and skill a
year of development will make him a future All American Offensive Lineman.
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Nelson, Quenton
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OL
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6-5
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302
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A kicking specialist that will learn under Kyle Brindza and
will be expected to win big games during high pressure moments.
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Newsome, Tyler
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P/K
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6-3
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190
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OLB who will have to scrap to get onto the field early. However I would not be surprised to see him
slide inside if he gains weight or possible defensive end.
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Sykes, Nile
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LB
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6-2
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220
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Most recruiting services had him listed as an OLB however
because of his speed, athleticism and pass coverage abilities don't be
surprised to see him at safety in South Bend.
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Tranquill, Drue
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DB
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6-2
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210
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Being an early enrollee may get him on the field earlier as
the defensive line has a number of questions marks heading into the
fall. He needs to add some size first.
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Trumbetti, Andrew*
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DL
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6-3
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260
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A good sized four-star defensive back recruit who also plays
wide receiver will battle for playing time as a true freshman on the
defensive side of the ball for the Irish.
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Watkins, Nick
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DB
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6-1
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190
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Another receiving tight end who may see more time split out
than in blocking. He will get the opportunity
to redshirt, gain weight, strength and improve his blocking skills.
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Weishar, Nic
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TE
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6-4
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215
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He comes in a little under the radar as a three star
recruit. He is listed as primarily a
defensive end but could also play OLB. He could add weight to be sure but
note he does run a 4.5 forty. A mix of
Ishaq Williams and Prince Shembo.
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Williams, Jhonny
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DL
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6-5
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230
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