Notre Dame picked up another big commitment in the class of 2019 on Tuesday when four-star Sachse (Texas) High defensive lineman Hunter Spears announced his pledge to the Irish.
As always, Blue & Gold Illustrated brought its readers extensive coverage of the commitment, which can all be found on this page.
First, the commitment story detailing how Notre Dame was able to land Spears. You can read that HERE.
Spears spoke to BGI about his commitment following the announcement and explained what led him to South Bend and why he couldn't wait to make a decision. You can read that HERE.
For insight on the kind of player Spears is, and a look into his life off the field, BGI recruiting reporter David McKinney spoke to Sachse head coach Mark Behrens. You can read that HERE.
As with every commitment, BGI football analyst Bryan Driskell broke down what Spears' commitment means for Notre Dame in a Class Impact piece. You can read that HERE.
Driskell also shared some thoughts on Spears' film, which can be read HERE.
Finally, Driskell and McKinney recorded a new episode of the Recruiting Corner podcast, wherein they discuss Spears' recruitment, what his pledge means for Notre Dame, and where the Irish will look next at defensive lineman in the class of 2019. Listen below.
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