Marco Jones

Caught up with 2025 San Ramon Valley (Calif.) linebacker Marco Jones following his first visit to Notre Dame over the weekend. - Notre Dame is definitely going to be a contender here. The key will be getting him back to campus. Jones arrived with his mother and grandmother on this trip and hopes to get back for a Junior Day or official visit with his father and grandmother from the other side. - Jones admitted he wasn't expecting the atmosphere of Saturday to be as intense as it was and it was a good thing. I'm not sure anyone expected that kind of atmosphere if we're being honest. It left a lasting impression, especially on a high school junior who had yet to take in a major college football game of that magnitude. - The four-star prospect loved Notre Dame's defense and was blown away by how they shut down the Ohio State offense. He pointed to that happening only because of development and great coaching. Jones spent time with Max Bullough, Al Golden, Marcus Freeman and Chad Bowden and all left positive impressions. - Jones had previous relationships with Logan Saldate and Deuce Knight, so he enjoyed his time around them. He didn't hide the fact that Knight was a great recruiter and made his presence felt. - As of now, Jones isn't in any type of hurry to make a decision, so expect him to visit some West Coast programs the rest of the fall. Notre Dame would ideally get him back for a Junior Day and then an official visit, but we'll see. Sophomore Highlightshttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/13274593/63602e03bed6e10ab0dfdbb7Under Armour Red Notre Dame Fighting Irish Signal Caller Cuffed Knit Hat