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To conclude a long, busy National Signing Day, BlueandGold.com recruiting insider Mike Singer shares his perspective, thoughts and what he's hearing in the world of Notre Dame football recruiting.

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When looking at Notre Dame’s class on the offensive side of the ball on National Signing Day, the attention from the fan base is on the receiver position – and rightfully so.

The Fighting Irish came into the week with three All-American wide receivers committed, and before 10:30 a.m. ET on National Signing Day, Notre Dame was down to one.

The numbers discussion for Notre Dame’s wide receiver room is alarming and is worth discussing, but that shouldn’t discount the other talented players the Irish brought in.

The one receiver Notre Dame did sign – Vancouver (Wash.) Union’s Tobias Merriweather, the nation’s No. 167 player and No. 25 wideout – is an impressive one. Offensive coordinator Tommy Rees is excited about the 6-4, 180-pounder.

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Mike Elston stood with his hands in his pockets and shoulders slightly shrugged. He let out a sigh before tackling another national signing day press conference inquiry.

The question: What do you think of the early signing period's effect on the college football coaching carousel?

The response: "I'm just the D-line coach, man. I have no idea about that stuff."

It was as candid as you'll see a coach in a formal press conference setting. The room burst into laughter between the first and second sentences of his short, snappy, whimsical answer.

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The longtime Notre Dame target had a Fighting Irish hat on the table, but he committed to Texas A&M. We believe the Irish finished second in the recruitment.

Quick-hitters: Marcus Freeman, Mike Elston and Tommy Rees talk signing day

Atop the list of Marcus Freeman’s earliest priorities as Notre Dame head coach was to preserve one of the program’s better recruiting classes of the last 15 years.

He set out to work right after his Dec. 6 introductory press conference by hopping on a jet and visiting 14 states over the next five days. He estimates he traveled more than 8,000 miles. He stopped to see most of Notre Dame’s 2022 commits and remaining targets. Following a week on the road, he hosted many of them for official visits on campus.

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How Marcus Freeman feels about Notre Dame’s wide receivers after NSD misses

National Signing Day is like Christmas morning for college football enthusiasts. And what did your parents always tell you on Christmas morning? Be thankful for what you got, not upset about what you didn’t get.

Notre Dame defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator Mike Elston reiterated that sentiment in a press conference Wednesday afternoon.

“I’m not going to worry about the ones we didn’t get because it’s going to be about celebrating the guys that we did get,” Elston said.

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While there is a possibility for a potential addition for Notre Dame on National Signing Day with Scottsdale (Ariz.) Chaparral defensive end Anthony Lucas announcing at 3:30 p.m. ET, below is a by the numbers look at the Fighting Irish’s 2022 class.

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Key quotes from the interview …

On keeping Steve Angeli through the coaching change: "You have to lean on the guy that has the biggest relationship with him, and that's the offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. Tommy did an unbelievable job of keeping Steve in; Steve is the leader, captain, quarterback of this class. All I wanted to do was let Steve know that, 'Hey, I'm embracing you. You've been committed here, and as the head coach, you are what we need to lead this class to where we want to go.' I had to make sure I went up to see him, and I did go to Jersey and spend some time with his family. And they came here on an official visit.

"Tommy has done unbelievable job with the relationship, and now as the head coach, I'm trying to build that trust with Steve with him being the quarterback of the future."

On conversations keeping Tommy Rees at Notre Dame: "This is Tommy's school. He bled for this place. He helped put Notre Dame in the position it's in today. I told him that 'This is your school; this is your alma mater. It's going to be unique working for a defensive head coach; I'm not an offensive guru. Tommy, this is a chance for you to grow.' I thought the ability for him to truly run that side of the ball and to make sure he has a lot of opinions and autonomy on what we do on offense -- the coaching hires and things like that — was something that intrigued him ..."

On the offensive line class: "I love them too. I'm not an offensive line guru, but Tommy said that these are the guys who are going to help get us to a national championship. Billy [Schrauth] is a kid who we had to squeeze a little bit and develop that relationship and get him to say yes, and he did. The other four were already committed. To keep those guys in place and add Billy to the class -- our offensive line has a tradition of playing at an extremely high level."

On linebacker signee Jaylen Sneed: "I've had a connection with his head coach for a long time being from Ohio. Jaylen was a kid I knew about early in the process, and the minute I became the defensive coordinator here at Notre Dame, he's a kid I went after. We were able to develop a relationship through his head coach and got him here in the summer for an official visit.

"He continues to get better. He's an extremely talented player who hasn't even scratched the surface of how good he can be. I'm excited for his future and what he can do here at Notre Dame."

On wide receiver Tobias Merriweather: "That was one of the first visits we went on that Monday after my press conference. We went to see Billy in Wisconsin and then flew straight to Washington. I knew how important it was to keep him. His mind was all over the place. We had to get in his home and tell him that things aren't changing here at Notre Dame ... He stayed strong to his commitment, and I couldn't be more thrilled to have him here."

Notre Dame pulled an impressive pass catcher out of the West Coast in Vancouver (Wash.) Union wideout Tobias Merriweather. He signed his letter of intent with Notre Dame on National Signing Day.

Mike Singer’s take: Notre Dame identified Merriweather early in the process and went after him hard. He was a big-time get when Notre Dame won the recruitment over the summer, and his stock is up after a strong senior season. At 6-4, 180, Merriweather has the size to be a boundary receiver, and superb speed and ball skills down the field. He can also take a short hitch or a jet sweep the distance, and looks great as a defensive back and returner as well. Merriweather has all of the makings to be an impact player at Notre Dame.

Notable offers: Colorado, Michigan, Nebraska, Oregon, Stanford, Tennessee, UCLA, USC, Utah and Washington State

Rankings

Rivals: Four-star (No. 167 NATL, No. 25 WR)
On3: Four-star (No. 170 NATL, No. 23 WR)
247: Four-star (No. 79 NATL, No. 11 WR)
ESPN: Four-star (No. 184 NATL, 24 WR)

Highlights

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Corona (Calif.) Centennial cornerback Jaden Mickey has submitted his letter of intent, and it’s in for the Fighting Irish. Here’s what Notre Dame is getting in the four-star cornerback.

Mike Singer’s take: Mickey is a true technician and cerebral player at the cornerback position. His most natural spot at Notre Dame is field cornerback, but with his quick hips and tackling ability he can also play in the nickel. Mickey is a defensive playmaker who has superb instincts when the ball is in the air. He may not have freakish athleticism, but his technique in man coverage makes him stand out.

Notable offers: Arkansas, Georgia, Michigan State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Oregon, USC, Utah and Washington State

Rankings

Rivals: Four-star (No. 181 NATL, No. 20 CB)
On3: Four-star (No. 135 NATL, No. 16 CB)
247: Four-star (No. 196 NATL, No. 26 CB)
ESPN: Four-star (No. 264 NATL, No. 32 CB)

Highlights

Ponchatoula (La.) High class of 2022 wide receiver Amorion Walker flipped his commitment from Notre Dame to Michigan on National Signing Day.

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A couple days after receiving an offer from Notre Dame in January, Mission Hills (Calif.) Bishop Alemany linebacker Niuafe “Junior” Tuihalamaka decommitted from USC. Notre Dame earned his commitment a few months later and his signature on National Signing Day.

Mike Singer’s take: Tuihalamaka is a true thumper on the inside and can move pretty well too. There’s a lot of talk about versatility with Notre Dame’s linebacker recruits in recent years, but Tuihalamaka is a mike linebacker all the way and there’s nothing wrong with that. He plays hard downhill, can make plays out in space and trains on his pass rush technique. Tuihalamaka has multi-year starting upside for Notre Dame.

Notable offers: Florida, LSU, Oregon, Penn State, Stanford, Tennessee, Texas, UCLA and USC

Rankings

Rivals: Four-star (No. 197 NATL, No. 8 ILB)
On3: Four-star (No. 36 LB)
247: Four-star (No. 169 NATL, No. 13 LB)
ESPN: Four-star (No. 98 NATL, No. 4 ILB)

Highlights

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Notre Dame has announced the addition of Phoenix Brophy Prep cornerback Benjamin Morrison to its 2022 class. It wasn’t an easy recruiting victory over Washington when the Irish won his pledge over the summer, but he’s now official with Notre Dame.

Mike Singer’s take: The son of Washington Football Team safety Darryl Morrison has a great football background and also has had brothers play at the collegiate level. Morrison will likely start out playing field cornerback for Notre Dame, but he’s also a good-looking safety recruit. He has been well coached, which is evident on his tape when he shows off his cover ability, but he’s also a great open-field tackler. Morrison is another great defensive back get for Notre Dame.

Notable offers: Alabama, Florida State, LSU, LSU, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, UCLA and Washington

Rankings

Rivals: Four-star (No. 26 CB)
On3: Three-star (No. 36 CB)
247: Four-star (No. 35 CB)
ESPN: Four-star (No. 47 CB)

Highlights

Mike Singer shares what he's hearing on Scottsdale (Ariz.) Chaparral defensive end Anthony Lucas. Click here to read.

St. Louis De Smet defensive end Tyson Ford committed to Notre Dame in January and didn’t waver in that pledge for a moment. And now, Ford is officially a member of the Fighting Irish football program.

Mike Singer’s take: In 13 games played as a junior and senior, Ford only recorded four sacks because opponents made a concerted effort to take him out of the game, but he was productive stopping the run with 62 total stops and 12 tackles for loss. In watching him on tape, he offers what Mike Elston values: length, explosiveness and a motor that doesn’t stop. Ford might not come to mind first when fans think top recruits in Notre Dame’s class, but he’s definitely up there. He was a huge recruiting win for the Irish when he picked Notre Dame over Oklahoma, despite the Sooners being the initial choice.

Notable offers: Arizona State, Arkansas, Baylor, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Michigan, Michigan State, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Washington

Rankings

Rivals: Four-star (No. 105 NATL, No. 9 SDE)
On3: Four-star (No. 99 NATL, No. 15 DL)
247: Four-star (No. 198 NATL, No. 25 DL)
ESPN: Four-star (No. 151 NATL, No. 15 DE)

Highlights

Fond du Lac (Wis.) St. Mary’s Springs offensive guard Billy Schrauth committed to Notre Dame over Wisconsin last Friday, ending a long battle between the two programs for the talented recruit. Now Schrauth is officially a member of the Fighting Irish football program.

Mike Singer’s take: What a huge get for Notre Dame on so many fronts. He’s the first recruit to sign with the Irish from Wisconsin in 21 years. He’s another highly ranked, big-time offensive lineman with a great offer sheet. Notre Dame’s hard work paid off, and it’s a big win in the immediate perception of the signee, plus he’s going to be a multi-year starter for this program. He’s likely to play guard and will maul defenders for years to come, but the 6-6, 280-pounder could potentially play tackle. We don’t see much of Schrauth pass blocking at the high school level, so that aspect of his game will need work, but again there’s no doubt that Schrauth is a major addition for Notre Dame.

Notable offers: Wisconsin

Rankings

Rivals: Four-star (No. 125 NATL, No. 3 OG)
On3: Four-star (No. 138 NATL, No. 12 IOL)
247: Four-star (No. 204 NATL, No. 9 IOL)

ESPN: Four-star (No. 231 NATL. No. 5 OG)

Highlights

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Notre Dame has its newest running back recruit officially signed, with longtime commitment Jadarian Price of Denison (Texas) High inking with the Fighting Irish.

Mike Singer’s take: Price wasn’t a splash land when he committed to the Irish because of the bigger names on the board at the time, but Fighting Irish fans are going to be very pleased with this uber-talented prospect. He can do it all at the running back position. Price runs hard, can block, catch passes out of the backfield and is a very intelligent young man on and off the football field. He has an extremely high “floor.” In other words, I don’t see this young man not being successful at Notre Dame. He has great patience, vision and good speed.

Notable offers: Auburn, Baylor, Houston, Missouri, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Stanford, TCU, Texas, USC, Utah and Virginia Tech

Rankings

Rivals: Four-star (No. 238 NATL, No. 5 APB)
On3: Four-star (No. 23 RB)
247: Four-star (No. 158 NATL, No. 14 RB)
ESPN: Four-star (No. 223 NATL, No. 20 RB)

Highlights

West Des Moines (Iowa) Valley class of 2022 tight end and Notre Dame legacy recruit Eli Raridon is officially a member of the Fighting Irish’s 2022 class, as he put pen to paper on National Signing Day.

Mike Singer’s take: The son of former Notre Dame offensive lineman Scott Raridon, Eli has all of the makings of a future All-American. He had a breakout senior season, notching 53 receptions for 627 yards and 10 touchdowns in 12 games. Raridon was a big-play machine, catching jump balls, taking a screen to the house or doing damage over the middle of the field. He has an excellent frame at 6-6 and around 230 pounds. He is a superb athlete, which is also evident on the basketball court. He will end up being one of the better players of this recruiting class.

Notable offers: Auburn, Florida State, Iowa, Iowa State, Michigan State, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia

Rankings

Rivals: Four-star (No. 178 NATL, No. 5 TE)
On3: Four-star (No. 91 NATL, No. 5 TE)
247: Four-star (No. 66 NATL, No. 2 TE)
ESPN: Three-star (No. 13 TE)

Highlights

The Fighting Irish were hoping to score a recommitment from the nation's No. 136 prospect, but he picked the Gators on National Signing Day.

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Atlanta Westminster tight end Holden Staes, a one-time Penn State commitment, has signed his letter of intent with Notre Dame. Tight End U. just got another member.

Mike Singer’s take: Staes is every bit of 6-4, 230 pounds and has a wide frame. The upside for him is tremendous. His high school offense didn’t showcase him a ton in the passing game, but he’ll certainly get his opportunities at Notre Dame. His route running will need cleaning up, but Staes can make all of the catches and has great athleticism. He’s a very physical football player and willing blocker, too, which is important at Notre Dame.

Notable offers: Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Texas, USC and Wisconsin

Rankings

Rivals: Three-star (No. 23 TE)
On3: Four-star (No. 236 NATL, No. 12 TE)
247: Four-star (No. 19 TE)
ESPN: Four-star (No. 270 NATL, No. 7 TE)

Highlights

It was a mild surprise when Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic defensive back Jayden Bellamy committed to Notre Dame over Penn State but a welcomed one for the Fighting Irish. Bellamy put pen to paper and has signed with Notre Dame.

Mike Singer’s take: He may be one of the lesser talked about players in this class, but Bellamy was a big addition when he committed to Notre Dame and still is. Some websites list him as a cornerback and others a safety, and he can certainly play either spot. My personal projection is for him to play safety. He’s not the biggest safety at 5-11, 175 pounds, but he has very good closing speed and an “it” factor about him. Notre Dame fans should be fired up about this signing.

Notable offers: Clemson, Florida State, Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Penn State, Tennessee, West Virginia and Wisconsin

Rankings

Rivals: Three-star (No. 46 CB)
On3: Three-star (No. 45 S)
247: Three-star (No. 39 CB)
ESPN: Three-star (No. 55 CB)

Highlights

The Hinish name will continue on at Notre Dame. Nose tackle Kurt Hinish has one game left in his five-year Notre Dame career, but in the fall his younger brother Donovan will be on the Irish sidelines.

Mike Singer’s take: The defensive tackle recruit from Pittsburgh Central Catholic is gritty, just like his older brother. He may be even better at this stage of his career than Kurt. The younger Hinish doesn’t have a massive frame as he’s listed at 6-2, 270 pounds, but if he’s anything like Kurt, then Notre Dame is getting a stalwart on the inside. He is tough, physical and plays with a very high motor.

Notable offers: Pittsburgh, Toledo, UCF, Virginia Tech and Western Michigan

Rankings

Rivals: Three-star (No. 44 DT)
On3: Three-star (No. 84 DL)
247: Three-star (No. 75 DL)
ESPN: Three-star (No. 41 DT)

Highlights

It was a wild recruitment down the stretch because many folks thought he would be going with Kentucky over Notre Dame, but Huber Heights (Ohio) Wayne offensive tackle Aamil Wagner picked the Fighting Irish in November and inked with Marcus Freeman’s program on National Signing Day.

Mike Singer’s take: No matter what rankings website you look at, Wagner is a top-200 four-star prospect and for good reason. He will have to put on plenty of weight when he gets to Notre Dame next summer because he’s only about 260 pounds, but his 6-6 frame will fill out nicely under strength coach Matt Balis. Wagner has superb athleticism and is a great catch for Notre Dame. It was certainly a big-time surprise when he picked the Fighting Irish and one that the staff welcomed with open arms.

Notable offers: Auburn, Cincinnati, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Stanford and Tennessee

Rankings

Rivals: Four-star (No. 196 NATL, No. 21 OT)
On3: Four-star (No. 89 NATL, No. 7 OT)
247: Four-star (No. 118 NATL, No. 11 OT)
ESPN: Four-star (No. 116 NATL, No. 18 OT)

Highlights

Notre Dame’s first commitment of the 2022 class was Zionsville (Ind.) High offensive lineman Joey Tanona, and the four-star recruit has signed with the Fighting Irish.

Mike Singer’s take: Tanona played a lot of center as a junior and slid out to left tackle as a senior. He projects to play an interior offensive line spot at Notre Dame. There’s quite a rankings discrepancy for the All-American recruit, with three sites ranking him outside their top 150 prospects nationally, while one has him as a borderline five-star recruit. Regardless, it’s clear why he was such a highly coveted prospect. He has great technique and strength, and excels getting out to the second level. This is a big in-state catch for Notre Dame.

Notable offers: Cincinnati, Iowa, LSU, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State and Purdue

Rankings

Rivals: Four-star (No. 172 NATL, No. 8 OG)
On3: Four-star (No. 29 NATL, No. 2 IOL)
247: Four-star (No. 156 NATL, No. 16 OT)
ESPN: Four-star (No. 157 NATL, No. 1 OC)

Highlights

Lawrenceburg (Ind.) High offensive lineman Ashton Craig’s recruitment with Notre Dame came together quickly over the summer, and he jumped on the opportunity to play for the Fighting Irish. He’s now officially a part of the football program.

Mike Singer’s take: Craig’s commitment wasn’t a big splash, but the 6-5, 275-pounder was a prospect who Notre Dame coveted after he camped for them over the summer. He’s a guard or center prospect all the way and shows a toughness on film that will bode well for him at Notre Dame. Craig has the potential to be a multi-year starter for Notre Dame but expectations should be tempered early for him.

Notable offers: Baylor, Cincinnati, Florida State, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, Northwestern, Vanderbilt and Wake Forest

Rankings

Rivals: Three-star (No. 63 OT)
On3: Four-star (No. 194 NATL, No. 17 IOL)
247: Four-star (No. 26 OT)
ESPN: Three-star (No. 50 OT)

Highlights

Penn State made a late push for the Under Armour All-American, but Lawrence (Mass.) Academy class of 2022 offensive tackle Ty Chan signed with Notre Dame on National Signing Day and will enroll in the summer of 2022.

Mike Singer’s take: I understand why some folks see Chan projecting best at guard in college, but the expectation is that he’ll play tackle at Notre Dame. He can play either at a high level, though he will need some time to develop. He didn’t play great competition in Massachusetts, but the upside with Chan is huge. He is a great athlete, which is evident on the basketball court with his thunderous dunks, and he loves blocking 10 yards downfield and finishing with a pancake. Chan is as nice as they come off the field, but as mean as they come on it.

Notable offers: Boston College, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Penn State, Vanderbilt and Virginia

Rankings

Rivals: Four-star (No. 11 NATL, No. 11 OT)
On3: Three-star (No. 29 OT)
247: Four-star (No. 128 NATL, No. 13 OT)
ESPN: Four-star (No. 222 NATL, No. 23 OT)

Highlights

Chantilly (Va.) High defensive end Aiden Gobaira has signed with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The two-time Concorde District Player of the Year will take his talents to South Bend in January.

Mike Singer’s take: Gobaira had a productive senior year, posting 100 tackles and 6.0 sacks across 11 games. The 6-6, 230-pounder is just scratching the surface of how good he can be at Notre Dame. Whether it’s at vyper, strong-side end or as a defensive tackle, Gobaira has a high ceiling and a great position coach to develop him in Mike Elston. Gobaira bleeds blue and gold and will be another asset to Elston’s line.

Notable offers: Arizona State, Boston College, Louisville, Michigan State, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Virginia and Virginia Tech

Rankings

Rivals: Four-star (No. 207 NATL, No. 11 WDE)
On3: Four-star (No. 239 NATL, No. 24 EDGE)
247: Four-star (No. 180, No. 21 DL)
ESPN: Four-star (No. 288 NATL, No. 25 DE)

Highlights

Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic quarterback Steve Angeli is the Fighting Irish’s newest signal-caller to be added to Tommy Rees’ room. The 6-2, 210-pounder signed with the Fighting Irish on the first day of the early signing period.

Mike Singer’s take: I am higher on Angeli than most; I think he has everything it takes to be a multi-year starting quarterback at Notre Dame. I’ve seen him in person three times — a high school practice his junior year, a Rivals camp going into his senior year and a game this past fall where he lit it up with five touchdowns and 360 passing yards. Angeli has all of the tools: superb accuracy, excellent mechanics, functional mobility, sneaky athleticism, good arm strength, a thick frame and — his best attribute — fantastic mental make-up. Angeli is as cool as the other side of the pillow.

Notable offers: Arizona, Boston College, Iowa, LSU, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Stanford, Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech

Rankings

Rivals: Three-star (No. 21 PQB)
On3: Three-star (No. 36 QB)
247: Three-star (No. 37 QB)
ESPN: Four-star (No. 143 NATL, No. 7 PQB)

Highlights

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Grand Rapids (Mich.) Catholic Central linebacker Nolan Ziegler committed to Notre Dame basically as soon as he could, pledging to the Fighting Irish before the start of his junior year. Ziegler is now official with the Fighting Irish.

Mike Singer’s take: There will be an adjustment period for Ziegler because he has played weak competition in the lower levels of Michigan, but he was simply dominant as a prep recruit on both sides of the ball. A lot of his damage was done at receiver, but he will play linebacker for the Fighting Irish. Although he doesn’t have the five-star upside of a Jaylen Sneed, Ziegler is a well-rounded player at the position. He could play a lot of special teams early in his career with the potential to be a multi-year starter at will or rover. He feasts on contact, runs well and bleeds blue and gold.

Notable offers: Boston College, Cincinnati, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska and Virginia Tech

Rankings

Rivals: Four-star (No. 16 ATH)
On3: Four-star (No. 260 NATL, No. 23 LB)
247: Four-star (No. 219 NATL, No. 19 LB)
ESPN: Four-star (No. 34 OLB)

Highlights

Notre Dame’s “six-star” punter per Chris Sailer Kicking has officially signed with the Fighting Irish. A one-time Wake Forest commit, Indian Trail (N.C.) Metrolina Christian Academy’s Bryce McFerson should be able to contribute right away.

Mike Singer’s take: With Jay Bramblett expected to transfer after the season, McFerson should take over as the team’s starting punter for the 2022 season. Chris Sailer Kicking ranks McFerson as the No. 1 punter in the country, so I’d say the Irish did pretty well in choosing their punter of the future.

Notable offers: Wake Forest

Rankings
Rivals: Two-star
On3: Three-star
247: Two-star (No. 5 P)
ESPN: Not ranked

Highlights

Traverse City (Mich.) Central linebacker Joshua Burnham instantly became a Notre Dame fan favorite when he spurned the in-state Michigan Wolverines and committed to the Fighting Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, his birthday. The four-star recruit has inked his letter of intent with Notre Dame.

Mike Singer’s take: What a fun football player to watch on film. The Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year got it done on both sides of the ball as a senior at quarterback and linebacker, willing his Traverse City Central squad to a Michigan Division 2 State Tournament berth. He’s a tackling machine as an inside linebacker, and his knowledge of playing so much offense helps him diagnose plays as a linebacker. Burnham could also be an impact player coming off the edge. He is a special talent and could see the field early in his Notre Dame career on special teams.

Notable offers: Alabama, Cincinnati, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State and Wisconsin

Rankings

Rivals: Four-star (No. 163 NATL, No. 4 ILB)
On3: Four-star (No. 110, No. 9 LB)
247: Four-star (No. 68 NATL, No. 5 LB)
ESPN: Four-star (No. 169 NATL, No. 18 OLB)

Highlights

Arguably Notre Dame’s top recruit of the 2022 class has signed his letter of intent with the Fighting Irish. Hilton Head (S.C.) High’s Jaylen Sneed is now Irish.

Mike Singer’s take: Sneed had a superb senior season at the linebacker position, racking up more than 100 tackles, and also showed off his incredible athleticism at the running back position. Sneed is a modern day, sideline-to-sideline linebacker with superb instincts. He was one of the first class of 2022 prospects who Marcus Freeman went after hard when he arrived in South Bend in January, and his efforts have paid off with this signing. Sneed has All-American potential.

Notable offers: Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and USC

Rankings

Rivals: Four-star (No. 41 NATL, No. 4 OLB)
On3: Four-star (No. 37 NATL, No. 3 LB)
247: Four-star (No. 50 NATL, No. 4 LB)
ESPN: Four-star (No. 44 NATL, No. 5 OLB)

Highlights

Click here for more on Sneed.

Prospects can start signing at 7:00 a.m. their local time. Based on what we’re hearing at BlueandGold.com, there are three recruits who we are waiting for a decision from.

Ponchatoula (La.) High wide receiver Amorion Walker: The Irish commit will have Alabama, LSU, Michigan, Mississippi State and Notre Dame hats on the table. Walker will have a ceremony at his high school at 10 a.m. ET, and he is expected to choose between the Fighting Irish and Wolverines.

Naples (Fla.) cornerback Devin Moore: The one-time Notre Dame commit will announce his decision between Florida and the Fighting Irish at 7:30 a.m. ET at his high school.

Scottsdale (Ariz.) Chaparral defensive end Anthony Lucas: Alabama, LSU, Notre Dame, Texas A&M and UCLA will be the hats on the table when Lucas makes his decision public at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Click here for Mike Singer’s signing day predictions from Tuesday night.

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