Notre Dame landed a somewhat surprising addition on Wednesday as Mishawaka (Ind.) Penn 2021 quarterback Ron Powlus III landed in the Fighting Irish’s class. BlueandGold.com recruiting insider Mike Singer breaks down what this new signee means for the Fighting Irish.
1. Powlus is a big, strong-armed quarterback who ran rifle passes with ease down the seams and on slant patterns. On his senior tape, you don’t see any touch passes down the sideline, so I wonder what his accuracy looks like on those throws, but it’s clear that he works well down the seams. Powlus does not show much mobility, but his movement in the pocket is good and keeps his eyes downfield. Powlus ceiling may be a solid career backup who can manage a game if the starter is out, and that’s nothing to scoff at. If you change his last name and put him in a random state, I doubt he lands a Notre Dame offer, but if he is someone that will stick around the program for the long haul, then that is important at quarterback, a position that regularly has transfers.
