20 Questions #4

On January 16th UND.com posted an article "20 Questions for Notre Dame Football for 2015".  This is question 4.

4. It’s hard to imagine a Notre Dame position area that grew up more than the Irish receivers did in 2014. Will Fuller became a bona-fide star. Corey Robinson proved to be a matchup nightmare. Chris Brown emerged as a dependable, if under the radar, staple. C.J. Prosise showed he could both catch and run (see 50-yard touchdown on jet sweep vs. LSU, the longest run by an Irish receiver in two decades), as did Amir Carlisle. Now that Torii Hunter Jr. is healthy, expect him to be a force. And Folston has proven he can catch the ball out of the backfield. All those players return in 2015. What’s the next step for Notre Dame’s passing game?

Answer;

The next step is now.  The Irish have a full stable of talented receivers with good experience right now.  The issue may be play calling and proper distribution of the ball.  What I really like about this group is the diversity in their styles, abilities and the strengths each receiver brings to the game.

Will Fuller

At the wide receiver position Will Fuller stepped up and took over the vacant number one spot (s a sophomore) after the suspension of DaVaris Daniels and should be a leader among the receivers again this season (2 more years eligibility).  Chris Brown my only have one year of eligibility but I expect even though he has been a solid contributor  I don't think he has lived up to his full potential and I expect the best is yet to come. After being hampered by two years of injuries Torii Hunter Jr. should be an important part of the Notre Dame's passing game for the future (3 more years of eligibility).  Corey Robinson showed impressive growth from his freshman to his sophomore seasons and anticipate impressive growth over the next two years as well.

C.J. Prosise

When it comes to the slot receiver position like Chris Brown, Amir Carlisle has had some solid performances but I still think his best game are ahead of him and with only one year of eligibility left the clock is ticking. C.J. Prosise came to South Bend to play defense but after redshirting his freshman year he switched over to receiver for his sophomore season.  Prosise came into his own this past year and since he has two more years of eligibility to continue to develop and contribute.

The unknown X factor is Justin Brent a freshman who redshirted last year whole finding him in the tabloids for dating older women.  He looks like he has all the tools to be  great college player and we will get a look this fall.  The Irish also have commits who have good potential four-star prospects C.J. Sanders and Providence Catholic’s Miles Boykin (who may end up a tight end).

Miles Boykin

Overall depth, diversity and potential best define the future of the receiver position at Notre Dame.