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HIGH SCHOOL

Jakobe Clapper

Linebacker
6′2″ / 195 lbs
Cincinnati, OH
St. Xavier
Class of 2026
@Clapper2026
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Notre Dame
Medium
Boston College
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Cincinnati
Medium
Duke
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Illinois
Medium
Indiana
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Kentucky
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Massachusetts
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Oregon
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Penn State
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Pittsburgh
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Purdue
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Rutgers
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Tennessee
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Toledo
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Vanderbilt
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Wisconsin
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12/30/1969
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Matt Freeman
1 mo ago by Matt Freeman
Marcus Freeman & Mike Mickens on the recruiting trail
In checking around the recruiting world, Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman and Mike Mickens are expected to make a few stops on Wednesday. I expect them to head to Fort Wayne to check on 2025 safety commit Brandon Logan, who was at Notre Dame over the weekend for the Louisville game. Freeman and Mickens are also expected to head to Cincinnati to do some area recruiting, which means they will likely be making a stop at St. Xaver High School to see 2025 defensive lineman commit Gordy Sulfsted and 2026 linebacker Jakobe Clapper, who both were also on campus last weekend. I haven't confirmed it, but the duo could make a stop at their alma mater, Wayne High School, to check on 2027 athlete Jamier Brown, who was the first offer in the class and he was on campus for the NIU game last month. Under Armour Kelly Green Notre Dame Fighting Irish Playoff Performance Quarter-Zip
Matt Freeman
1 mo ago by Matt Freeman
Recruiting Notes
- If Notre Dame doesn't lead for 2025 linebacker Madden Faraimo coming out of Saturday's visit, I'd be shocked. The California native has made four trips to South Bend, so at this point, it comes down to him wanting to be at Notre Dame as he has all the information needed to make a decision. I do believe USC has given him plenty to think about over the last 4-5 months, but the Trojans appear to be content with him going elsewhere too. I'm unsure how much they connected, but Marist Liufau was on campus this weekend and Faraimo thought extremely highly of the Cowboys linebacker when they connected last summer during an unofficial visit. Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa's mother and family also did their part as they singled Faraimo out during the player walk. - It would appear Notre Dame made a significant move with 2025 WR Isaiah Mizell following his official visit this weekend. Does Notre Dame lead, I would lean yes, but he's been in contact with Arizona's staff since the visit as he's still committed to the Cats. I don't get the feeling Mizell is in a rush to make a final decision at this point as he saw his brother go through a complicated recruitment. That said, Notre Dame is his best offer and being around several commits from Florida all weekend was likely a positive. - I'm putting in a prediction for Notre Dame to land 2026 offensive lineman Sullivan Garvin after I hit post. Notre Dame is was his dream offer and he's 90 minutes away. Lot to like here. - As for the two 2026 linebackers from Ohio in Cincere Johnson and Jakobe Clapper, Notre Dame remains a top option for both. I don't get the vibe either are close to decision mode, and both recruitments could come down to Ohio State Notre Dame, especially in Clapper's case. Johnson wants to play linebacker in college, while several colleges project him as a defensive end. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Interlocking Team Logo 9FIFTY Snapback Hat
Heat Check | Notre Dame Recruiting Weekend
1 mo ago by Matt Freeman
Heat Check | Notre Dame Recruiting Weekend
Notre Dame will have several commits and top targets on campus this weekend as the Irish host No. 15 Louisville.
Making Moves | Notre Dame Football on the Recruiting Trail 5.2
6 mo ago by Matt Freeman
Making Moves | Notre Dame Football on the Recruiting Trail 5.2
Notre Dame will make more key recruiting visits on Thursday.
Pot of Gold | Live Updates
8 mo ago by Matt Freeman
Pot of Gold | Live Updates
It's St. Patrick's Day and that means Notre Dame's staff will be extending offers to a significant number of 2025 prospect as part of its Pot of Gold push.
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99-100: Elite national prospect (Five-star)

Considered one of the best prospects in the nation and a likely difference-maker at the collegiate level. Displays all of the physical skills to be a future All-American with potential to be an early-round NFL draft pick.

90-98: Elite state prospect (Four-star)

Considered one of the best 30-40 prospects in the state and a top 250 national prospect. Displays the physical skills to be a major early contributor at the collegiate level with high professional potential.

80-89: Quality prospect (Three-star)

Considered one of the best 100 prospects in the state and a top 500 national prospect. Displays the physical skills to develop into a contributor over the course of his college career. Has the ability to become a professional prospect over time with development.

70-79: Solid prospect (Two-star)

Considered one of the top 250 prospects in the state. Has the physical skills to be a potential contributor at a D-1 program over the course of his collegiate career with significant development. Professional potential is low.
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