It’s always great for Notre Dame when they can win an important recruiting battle for a stud offensive line recruit. It’s even better when they beat Michigan head-to-head for that recruit.
That’s what they just did in landing a commitment from Charles Jagusah. He’s a mauler up front who is highly ranked, but only just tapping into his potential of what he can be.
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 308
Projected Position: Swing candidate at guard or right tackle
ISD Grade: 93 (4-star)
National Average Grade: 94.0 (4-star)
What he does best:
He is powerful. There’s a force he brings on contact. He absolutely decleats this linebacker at the second level in a way that you don’t see very often at any level.
https://twitter.com/jamieuyeyama/status/1541875683609088000
Jagusah flashes a rare twitch when lined up on the defensive side of the ball. It’s not consistent, but it shows what can do off the ball.
https://twitter.com/jamieuyeyama/status/1541876025952329728
He can be a mauler at the point of attack. He’s going to move people in the run game.
https://twitter.com/jamieuyeyama/status/1541876535208058881
The balance and ability to mirror pass rushers is great and shows the potential he has in pass protection. He should be a plus player in that regard in college.
https://twitter.com/TheStrengthU/status/1511099904055255046
What he needs to improve:
He needs to improve his footwork and hand placement when reach blocking.
A lot of the stuff he showed in that last clip looks fantastic, but I didn’t see enough of that ability with pads on. That’s the next step for him and maybe that might change my perception on whether or not he more of a tackle than a guard.
What’s his ceiling?
An athlete who grew up playing multiple sports who also is a state champion wrestler, Jagusah has the potential to be an elite guard at the college level with the traits to also play right tackle.
Aaron Banks was a bit different entering Notre Dame than Jagusah and he had to manage his weight, which won’t be an issue for Jagusah, but the power and sneaky athleticism for a big man remind me a lot of Banks. Jagusah has a chance to hit a higher level sooner than Banks did, in my opinion.
Who he could be:
Former Notre Dame All-America Guard Aaron Banks
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