2023 Notre Dame Recruiting Prospects

[Synoptico 334]

29 minutes ago, Big23Head said:

Agree that safety is an issue. Think they needed that portal either way, especially if Joseph leaves. 

Agree still a need. I guess my point is the "misses" are much shallower than Del getting 1 wr in two years. 

[Big23Head 2,260]

4 minutes ago, Synoptico said:

Agree still a need. I guess my point is the "misses" are much shallower than Del getting 1 wr in two years. 

You are correct. The safety issue is not a this year problem, its multiple years. 

[Jersey Irish 205]

FYI: Del has resurfaced at UNLV

[Jersey Irish 205]

Correct,Big, safety will not be an issue in 2023. Xavier Watts is going to be awesome next year at safety as he really came on the last half of the season. From Omaha, he was Nebraska's Gatorade Player of the Year.

[Big23Head 2,260]

14 minutes ago, Jersey Irish said:

Correct,Big, safety will not be an issue in 2023. Xavier Watts is going to be awesome next year at safety as he really came on the last half of the season. From Omaha, he was Nebraska's Gatorade Player of the Year.

If Joseph stays. Safety will be an issue without him. They need depth and are missing the true free safety without Joseph. I like Watts improvement a lot and think he could take off this year.

[coltssb 1,044]

2 minutes ago, Big23Head said:

If Joseph stays. Safety will be an issue without him. They need depth and are missing the true free safety without Joseph. I like Watts improvement a lot and think he could take off this year.

Who do you think can replace Foskey?  Not that he can truly be replaced.  That’s why I think they needed Keeley. Not sure they have a true pass-rusher on this squad. 

[Big23Head 2,260]

3 minutes ago, coltssb said:

Who do you think can replace Foskey?  Not that he can truly be replaced.  That’s why I think they needed Keeley. Not sure they have a true pass-rusher on this squad. 

I agree. Hopefully some combo of Botelho, Gobaira, Burnham, maybe Justin A. I don't see anyone in the portal right now that fits. 

[NDhoosier 1,229]

Just now, coltssb said:

Who do you think can replace Foskey?  Not that he can truly be replaced.  That’s why I think they needed Keeley. Not sure they have a true pass-rusher on this squad. 

I would like to see Botelho take that spot.

[coltssb 1,044]

1 minute ago, Big23Head said:

I agree. Hopefully some combo of Botelho, Gobaira, Burnham, maybe Justin A. I don't see anyone in the portal right now that fits. 

Lastly, and I’ll let you get back to work. Any updates on Fiske, Cepheus or other transfers?  Or is that hidden for the time being?

[coltssb 1,044]

2 minutes ago, NDhoosier said:

I would like to see Botelho take that spot.

Me too. Just haven’t seen a lot from him yet. Just thinking out loud. Tyson Ford?  Is he that type of player?  Trying to remember the hype machine of d-line recruits. Where is Hinish at in his development?  Not that he is a rush end but maybe he could fit in the middle and move across outside since he’s quick and can use his hands. 

[Big23Head 2,260]

1 minute ago, coltssb said:

Lastly, and I’ll let you get back to work. Any updates on Fiske, Cepheus or other transfers?  Or is that hidden for the time being?

Fiske is working on deciding between ND, USC, and FSU. ND was tops but it got closer. Should know shortly. Cephas I would bet on Colorado or PSU.

[coltssb 1,044]

Jack Sullivan from Purdue just entered the portal. He had 5.5 sacks last year. Maybe a fit?

[Big23Head 2,260]

8 minutes ago, coltssb said:

Jack Sullivan from Purdue just entered the portal. He had 5.5 sacks last year. Maybe a fit?

If they did not pursue Stephon Herron I don't see this one happening.

[Big23Head 2,260]

One thing that Kevin Sinclair at Irish Illustrated brought up and I think is a good point. If you look at the recruiting class in thirds it gives you a sense how much improvement ND made with this class. The middle third includes:

Micah Bell, Kenny Minchey, Boubacar Traore, Sullivan Absher, Rico Flores, Devan Houstan, Cooper Flanagan, Brandyn Hillman (all 4*s and several expected to be really good players)

This goes along with Pete Sampson's tweet about blue chip player ratio increasing. 

[ndomer4 532]

8 hours ago, coltssb said:

Who do you think can replace Foskey?  Not that he can truly be replaced.  That’s why I think they needed Keeley. Not sure they have a true pass-rusher on this squad. 

Tyson Ford

[OKelleyIrish 1,198]

1 hour ago, ndomer4 said:

Tyson Ford

I love Ford, but IMO he might be too heavy next year (for Vyper). 

Maybe Gabriel Rubio?? Would be nice if Nana finally played well. 

My gut and dark horse... Junior Tuihalamaka

Edited December 24, 2022 by OKelleyIrish

[jessemoore97 1,278]

2 hours ago, OKelleyIrish said:

I love Ford, but IMO he might be too heavy next year (for Vyper). 

Maybe Gabriel Rubio?? Would be nice if Nana finally played well. 

My gut and dark horse... Junior Tuihalamaka

I thought Nana was playing better midway and down the stretch.

[jimbo 377]

2 hours ago, jessemoore97 said:

I thought Nana was playing better midway and down the stretch.

Agree with this Jesse, it does seem his number was being called more in the back half of the season. I think Jr might be the man for Vyper.

[OKelleyIrish 1,198]

7 hours ago, jessemoore97 said:

I thought Nana was playing better midway and down the stretch.

 

4 hours ago, jimbo said:

Agree with this Jesse, it does seem his number was being called more in the back half of the season. I think Jr might be the man for Vyper.

Agree with both of you. Just want Nana really to step up, and kill it. I had big hopes when he committed. He's been very quiet... 

Article posted a few weeks ago, Jr has been splitting time between MIKE and Vyper. At 240+ already, makes me lean to Vyper. Wish he had another 1 or 2 inches of height. 

[Burkdd0012 22]

17 minutes ago, OKelleyIrish said:

 

Agree with both of you. Just want Nana really to step up, and kill it. I had big hopes when he committed. He's been very quiet... 

Article posted a few weeks ago, Jr has been splitting time between MIKE and Vyper. At 240+ already, makes me lean to Vyper. Wish he had another 1 or 2 inches of height. 

Burnum is next vyper