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2020 Athlete Caleb Willis Reviews Notre Dame Visit

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Willis — a 5-8, 160-pounder from Jackson (Tenn.) University School — was blown away by his time in South Bend this past weekend.
Willis — a 5-8, 160-pounder from Jackson (Tenn.) University School — was blown away by his time in South Bend this past weekend.
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Notre Dame hosted more than 40 recruits over the weekend for the Stanford game, including class of 2020 athlete Caleb Willis of Jackson (Tenn.) University School.

Willis — a 5-8, 160-pound prospect — said the weekend at Notre Dame was unforgettable.

“It was unbelievable in every way,” he noted. “They’ve got great tradition, a great campus and great facilities.”

The 38-17 win over Stanford was the highlight of the weekend, and Willis said the atmosphere inside Notre Dame Stadium Saturday night was unlike anything he has ever experienced.

“I’ve been on multiple visits, but I’ve never seen a crowd and a student section get so into the game,” he explained. “It was unbelievable.”

In fact, Willis said watching the game had him itching to get on the field himself.

“It made me want to put pads on and get in the game,” he joked. “I’m only 16, but still. Those fans are really dedicated, and it’s an amazing atmosphere. Everything was amazing.”

Outside of the game, Willis received the full visit experience, complete with tours of campus and the football program’s facilities.

The young Tennessean said he was blown away by what the Irish have to offer.

“The athletic department and stuff were great,” Willis said. “I loved the players’ lounge and the locker room. They’ve also got a recovery room.

“They’ve got everything you need. There’s no way you could go to Notre Dame and not succeed.”

So far, recruitment has been slow for Willis.

The University School standout holds just one offer, from the in-state Memphis Tigers. However, schools such as Cincinnati, Louisville and Tennessee have recently expressed interest in him.

Now that he’s visited South Bend, Willis said an eventual Notre Dame offer would be special..

“That would mean a lot,” Willis said. “It would be one of my top schools.”

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