On Monday, Note Dame picked up its first commitment in the class of 2019 when Reno (Nev.) Damonte Ranch quarterback Cade McNamara announced his Irish pledge via Twitter.
As with every Notre Dame commitment, BGI delivered extensive coverage of McNamara's commitment, all of which you can find links to on the page below.
McNamara announced his commitment on Twitter late Monday afternoon. You can read BGI's initial commitment story HERE.
After announcing his decision, McNamara spoke with BGI about led him to pull the trigger on a commitment.
“For me it was just that Notre Dame checked all the boxes,” McNamara explained. “I absolutely love Notre Dame, and as soon I stepped on campus I knew there was something special with Notre Dame. Coach Kelly and Coach Rees really emphasized the description of a quarterback and I feel like that fit me perfect.”
To read more from McNamara on his decision, click HERE.
Following the commitment, BGI football analyst Bryan Driskell offered his thoughts on McNamara and what Notre Dame is getting in the Nevada talent. You can read Driskell's analysis HERE.
Driskell also took a look at the impact McNamara's commitment will have on quarterback recruiting in the class of 2019 and beyond. You can read about that HERE.
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