Commitment Wrap Up: WR Kevin Austin

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Notre Dame added another talented player to its 2018 recruiting class when Coconut Creek (Fla.) North Broward four-star receiver Kevin Austin pledged to the Irish.

Austin became commitment No. 16 for the Irish, who are now ranked No. 8 in the class rankings by Rivals. Austin is the ninth overall Rivals250 player in the class, the fifth offensive player in the Rivals250 and the second Rivals250 wide receiver.

With every commitment Blue & Gold brings you extensive coverage and it was no different with the commitment of Austin.

First, the commitment story from BGI recruiting reporter David McKinney. You can read that HERE.

BGI football analyst Bryan Driskell wrote a comprehensive evaluation on Austin, who received a 5.0 upside grade. You can read the entire analysis HERE.

Adding Austin has a major impact on the 2018 class. Driskell breaks down what landing Austin means for Notre Dame and what is next at the receiver position. You can read Driskell's Class Impact story HERE.

McKinney spoke with North Broward head coach Rex Nottage, who sang the praises of his star student-athlete. You can reach that interview HERE.

McKinney and fellow BGI recruiting reporter Corey Bodden contributed to a story with Kevin Austin, Sr., who talked about what his son's commitment to Notre Dame means to his family. You can read that HERE.

Blue & Gold Illustrated wrote its first story on Austin back in August of 2016 and has been all over his recruitment ever since. You can read every story written on Austin and get a complete profile on Austin in BGI's exclusive Inside Look, which you can read HERE.

McKinney and Bodden broke down Austin's commitment and answered recruiting questions from BGI subscribers in the latest Recruiting Corner Podcast. You can find the podcast HERE.

Below is the tweet where Austin announced his commitment to Notre Dame.

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