Incoming Player Transfers (2023-24)

[Synoptico 334]

So what transfers left to snag

OL?

QB (if 1 or two leave in the spring as a backup?)

TE (would love the Stanford TE)

S

 

Also assume there will be more exiting attrition post spring ball/graduation

[4thand1 272]

The staff is building a well rounded team.  I really like the WR/Returner addition.  Special teams is not always given enough attention but it should be.  

[tneun89 979]

17 hours ago, Synoptico said:

So what transfers left to snag

OL?

QB (if 1 or two leave in the spring as a backup?)

TE (would love the Stanford TE)

S

 

Also assume there will be more exiting attrition post spring ball/graduation

I think an OT if one becomes available. I doubt they'd grab another QB, even if one of Angeli/Minchey leave after spring because they'd still have three scholarship QBs on the roster. I would grab a TE given the injury history of the current room - not sure if the Stanford TE (Ben Yurosek) is in play or not. I think they definitely need a safety, and it sounds like Rod Heard (Northwestern transfer) is down to ND/Michigan and could decide soon.

There will be plenty of attrition post-spring. I would bet that ND loses 5-7 players after spring ball.

[InLikeFlynn 261]

Looks like Rod Heard has committed

[tneun89 979]

12 minutes ago, InLikeFlynn said:

Looks like Rod Heard has committed

Great pickup. He played Nickel at NW. Guessing he will battle Jordan Clark for that spot at ND, or he could possible play safety next to Watts.

[JeffV 331]

No faith in the freshmen to step up yet, apparently. 

[InLikeFlynn 261]

Just now, tneun89 said:

Great pickup. He played Nickel at NW. Guessing he will battle Jordan Clark for that spot at ND, or he could possible play safety next to Watts.

From what I read, they think he is a better fit at safety

[Synoptico 334]

28 minutes ago, JeffV said:

No faith in the freshmen to step up yet, apparently. 

Depth

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,713]

4 minutes ago, Synoptico said:

Depth

[Baldy 1,243]

43 minutes ago, InLikeFlynn said:

From what I read, they think he is a better fit at safety

That’s what I keep seeing and what it’s saying here.

 

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,713]

I think he ends up near the ball here. Nickelback #24 It should be cued up. Played 3 games to save eligibility I think. Looks like that nickel ND got from OK state Last Year

 

 

[Synoptico 334]

26 minutes ago, FaithInIrish Forever said:

Sorry, let me clarify, im not saying he is the depth. 

 

Just not all players turn out and its best to have higher numbers. Look at what the expectations were for Carter from Rhode Island. Ended up doing nothing. not all will hit and its a numbers game. 

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,713]

Just now, Synoptico said:

Sorry, let me clarify, im not saying he is the depth. 

 

Just not all players turn out and its best to have higher numbers. Look at what the expectations were for Carter from Rhode Island. Ended up doing nothing. not all will hit and its a numbers game. 

I was just agreeing.

Looks better at true safety guys. He's at the 20 in the middle here. I agree with that tweet @Baldy

have it cued up here. Thanks for the youtube clip knowledge @Mike

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,713]

I've watched a good bit 3 or 4 defensive series and the comparison I get is DJ Brown. Heard wasn't dominant in what I've seen but he did his job and was always around the ball when the tackle was made.

[AnTostal 766]

Looking at on3 and their top 200 player ranking in the transfer portal, here's now ND stands with players coming in and players leaving:

Incoming:    Riley Leonard 7; RJ Oben 50; Kris Mitchell 73; Rod Heard 99, Beaux Collins 171

Leaving:   Rico Flores 51; Chris Tyree 80; Holden Staes 132; Tobias Merriweather 190

It's all subjective of course, but from the on3 perspective, seems like ND is getting more from than it's losing to the portal.

And, I do believe the portal will bring proven players, rather than relying on unproven high school talent.

I also believe the portal may be the biggest reason Saban retired.

 

[InLikeFlynn 261]

27 minutes ago, AnTostal said:

Looking at on3 and their top 200 player ranking in the transfer portal, here's now ND stands with players coming in and players leaving:

Incoming:    Riley Leonard 7; RJ Oben 50; Kris Mitchell 73; Rod Heard 99, Beaux Collins 171

Leaving:   Rico Flores 51; Chris Tyree 80; Holden Staes 132; Tobias Merriweather 190

It's all subjective of course, but from the on3 perspective, seems like ND is getting more from than it's losing to the portal.

And, I do believe the portal will bring proven players, rather than relying on unproven high school talent.

I also believe the portal may be the biggest reason Saban retired.

 

Totally agree on this especially the Saban comment

[TexasDomer 1,290]

11 hours ago, AnTostal said:

 

I also believe the portal may be the biggest reason Saban retired.

 

This was one of my guesses as well 

[jimbo 377]

I think Nick Saban retiring reasons are:

1a transfer portal

1b NIL

1c he’s older now, deserves to take it easier and is fed up with what is happening in college football today.

In no particular order. 

[TexasDomer 1,290]

6 hours ago, jimbo said:

I think Nick Saban retiring reasons are:

1a transfer portal

1b NIL

1c he’s older now, deserves to take it easier and is fed up with what is happening in college football today.

In no particular order. 

2). He has all the money he’s going to need, and doesn’t need stress

[NDhoosier 1,232]

The transfer portal rankings are interesting to say the least. A lot of them still consider their HS ranking if they are freshmen, it is just very VERY VERY subjective. Also, quantity over quality is the name of the game. ND only got 8, but they got one of the top 3 QBs in the portal, one of the best pass rushers, and one of the best kickers in the portal. ND got two quality WRs (I believe the 3rd is mostly for KR purposes), and got quality backs that were great players at their "3rd tier" schools. They filled their needs with quality players.