Notre Dame picked up commitment No. 18 in the class of 2018 on Tuesday when Etiwanda (Calif.) High receiver Geordon Porter announced his pledge to the Irish.
As always, Blue & Gold Illustrated provided extensive coverage of Porter's commitment. Links to all our stories regarding Porter's decision can be found below.
First, the commit story, wherein Porter explains why Notre Dame was the pick. Read that HERE .
BGI also spoke with Etiwanda head coach Kevin Davis to see what Porter brings to the table on and off the field. You can read that HERE.
Football analyst Bryan Driskell took an in-depth look at what Porter's commitment means for Notre Dame, and what's next for the Irish in wide receiver recruiting. Read's Driskell's "Class Impact" story HERE.
Finally, Driskell and recruiting reporter David McKinney recorded a "Recruiting Corner" podcast to talk about how Notre Dame landed Porter, what he'll bring to the field, and the names to keep an eye on at receiver throughout the rest of the cycle.
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