4/14/2021 football Edit

Eli Raridon Update: Where He Stands With Notre Dame, Recruiting

Mike Singer • InsideNDSports

Recruiting Insider

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.

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Rivals rates Raridon — whose father, Scott Jr., played at Notre Dame from 2002-06 — as No. 22 tight end recruit in the nation. (Nate Clouse)

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.

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