On Tuesday afternoon, Milton (Ga.) High class of 2022 tight end Jack Nickel announced his decommitment from Notre Dame, leaving the Irish without a verbal pledge at the position.
Notre Dame will look to fill the void with another talented pass-catching tight end or two, and West Des Moines (Iowa) Valley’s Eli Raridon is a big priority for the Fighting Irish coaching staff.
Raridon has strong Notre Dame connections, as his father, Scott Jr., was an offensive lineman for the Irish from 2002-06, and his grandfather, Scott Sr., was a strength coach for the Irish under Lou Holtz in the late 80s. But Notre Dame isn’t going uncontested to land the 6-6, 220-pounder.