Wrapping Up The Commitment of Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa
A few thoughts following Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa's commitment to Notre Dame.
Early 2025 Standouts
Notre Dame is off to a solid start in 2025 with two commitments and hosted several top prospects over the last six months.
Notre Dame vs. Ohio State Visitor List
Christian reported some Notre Dame targets visiting Columbus earlier this week and here is a full list of who will be in The Shoe this weekend. It's quite the list as you'd expect. 2023 DE Keon Keeley (OV) - ND Offer DE Matayo Uiagalelei (OV) - ND Offer DE Damon Wilson - OVCB Cameron Calhoun (Cincinnati commit) 2024 RB Corey Smith - ND Offer RB Aneyas Williams - ND OfferRB Sam Williams-DixonWR Mylan Graham - ND OfferWR Joshisa Trader WR Jeremiah Smith - ND Offer WR Ryan Wingo - ND Offer TE Christian Bentancur TE Brady Prieskorn - ND Offer TE Elias Rudolph OL Donovan Harbour OL Ian Moore DE KingJoseph Edwards DE Brian Robinson - ND OfferDE Nigel Smith II - ND Offer LB Sammy Brown - ND Offer LB Anthony Speca - ND Offer LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa - ND Offer CB Terhyon Nichols - ND Offer CB Aaron Scott Jr. - ND Offer CB Bryce West - ND Offer S Peyton Woodyard - ND Offer ATH Khalil Bolden - ND Offer ATH Brauntae Johnson - ND Offer ATH Garrett Stover - ND Offer 2025QB Ryan Montgomery - ND OfferQB Tavien St. Clair RB Gideon Davidson RB Jordon Davison - ND Offer TE Landon Pace OL David Sanders LB Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng - ND Offer LB Jadon Perlotte S DJ Pickett 2023 Ohio State Commits QB Brock Glenn WR Brandon Inniss WR Noah Rogers WR Bryson Rodgers TE Jelani Thurman OL Luke Montgomery OL Joshua Padilla OL Austin Siereveld DE Jason Moore DL Will Smith Jr. LB Arvell Reese CB Kayin Lee CB Calvin Simpson-Hunt DB Malik Hartford DB Jermaine Mathews 2024 Commits QB Dylan Raiola 2025 CommitsDB Jontae Gilbert
A few notes
- Marcus Freeman and Chris O'Leary will be in Las Vegas tonight for the NFL Draft to support Kyle Hamilton. - Arizona State WR transfer Ricky Pearsall is a prospect Notre Dame was not going to pursue, but now they are fully engaged in getting him to visit. He's not a graduate transfer, so obviously as everyone knows, it's complicated there for Notre Dame, but the fact they have done a 180 is a good sign overall. Pearsall recorded 48 catches, 580 receiving yards and four touchdowns last year for the Sun Devils. - 2023 offensive lineman Austin Siereveld announced a commitment date for May 4th on Wednesday fresh off a visit to Notre Dame. After talking to sources on both sides, I'd lean towards Ohio State as of now. He's a kid that hasn't said much, but I do know the pull to stay home is large and the Buckeyes have made it a significant point of emphasis to keep him in-state with Joshua Padilla and Luke Montgomery. - I posted a story on 2024 safety Marquis Gallegos this morning. It's early, but he absolutely loved everything he saw at Notre Dame. It's a bit early to throw in a prediction, but he's officially a name to watch as Gallegos will have no problem leaving the West Coast. Like I said it's early and USC is pushing for him as Lincoln Riley is making it point to recruit SoCal kids hard, but Gallegos is open to Notre Dame. - Notre Dame defensive GA James Laurinaitis seems to be making positive impressions around the program in his short time in South Bend. Players raved about him in interviews, but recruits have also spoken highly of him. It has to be a little weird for him still, but I think he has a bright future based on early feedback. Homefield Gray Notre Dame Fighting Irish Vintage Wake Up The Echoes Tri-Blend T-Shirt
Big scratch for the weekend
I'm told 2023 Findlay (Ohio) offensive lineman Luke Montgomery and 2025 QB Ryan Montgomery are a scratch for this weekend. The family won't be visiting anywhere this weekend, but Michigan and Ohio State have been trending as of late. Montgomery did indicate to Notre Dame he wanted to be recruited as an offensive lineman recently as we reported and obviously the Irish have been in transition mode there. We'll see what happens down the road, but I don't believe the brothers are a package deal at this point.