Top Plays: Chase Claypool

Notre Dame picked up commitment No. 12 in the class of 2016 on Friday when Abbotsford (B.C.) High wide receiver Chase Claypool committed to the Irish. The 6-5, 215-pounder is now the fifth target to commit to Notre Dame that visited for Irish Invasion in June. He's ranked as a three-star by Rivals.com and the No. 96 receiver in the class.

Below are a few top plays from Claypool's junior highlights.

1. Claypool made this grab at Notre Dame's Irish Invasion on three-star Waco (Texas) High cornerback Eric Cuffee.

2. Claypool goes up to make this catch at a high point between two defenders.

3. Claypool shows some impressive shiftiness considering his 6-5 frame, making multiple defenders miss on this receiver screen.

4. Claypool makes an initial defender miss, then shows some speed to return this punt for a touchdown.

5. Claypool beats the cornerback one-on-one, making the touchdown catch.

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