Agent | Notre Dame Was "Best Fit" For Ex-OSU WR Quincy Porter
Notre Dame needed a true number one wide receiver in the transfer portal and Quincy Porter saw a clear path to becoming that in South Bend, according to his agent, Latish Kinsler, President of Football Operations at LifeStyle Sports.
“That was the best fit for Quincy in regards to continued development,” Kinsler told Irish Sports Daily. “That’s extremely important. The opportunity to continue a winning tradition mattered.
“Playing at Bergen Catholic (N.J.) High School, going on to Ohio State and now continuing his education and football career at Notre Dame, the history and the things that come with that really resonated with him and his family. At the end of the day, it just made the most sense.”
Porter announced his decision to transfer to Notre Dame on Monday after entering the portal from Ohio State, giving the Irish an answer at their most pressing offensive position without a prolonged recruiting battle.
The decision process moved quickly and quietly.
“He didn’t take any visits,” Kinsler said. “We had a good idea of the programs that were offering and what made sense. It wasn’t about getting on campus everywhere. It was about talking ball, understanding opportunities and seeing which boxes were being checked.
“Once that was clear, Notre Dame stood out.”
Porter had already been familiar with the program from his original high school recruitment, which helped streamline the process.
“He had been on campus before when he was coming out of high school,” Kinsler said. “So it wasn’t new to him. That familiarity mattered.”
Opportunity played a significant factor in the decision, particularly the chance to step into a featured role in the offense.
“There is definitely an opportunity there,” Kinsler said. “Quincy has never shied away from competition and never shied away from the work. But there is an opportunity for him to be a true number one sooner rather than later, along with continued development.”
That developmental angle was central, especially with Notre Dame wide receivers coach Mike Brown leading the room.
“With Coach Brown, he feels that’s someone he can really flourish with,” Kinsler said. “That relationship and the development piece were important. It aligns with what he had at Ohio State and what he’s looking for next.”
Physically, Porter arrives ready to fill the role Notre Dame has been searching for.
The 6-foot-4 Porter has continued to reshape his body since leaving high school.
“He’s closer to 220 now,” Kinsler said. “The evolution of his body has enhanced everything he does. Those contested balls aren’t 50/50 anymore, they’re more like 80-20. His speed has increased and he’s become a true weapon.”
That physical profile is paired with an approach that has long separated Porter from his peers.
“Attention to detail is the biggest thing,” Kinsler said. “You can have all the tools in the world, but if you’re not a student of the game, you’re limited. Quincy is a student.
“That gives him unlimited potential to play at whatever level he wants, God willing.”
According to Kinsler, Porter’s competitive edge completes the package.
“He wants to be better every day,” Kinsler said. “He thirsts for competition. He wants to be the best receiver possible and the best teammate possible. Those are the things that truly separate him from most guys at his position.”
For Notre Dame, Porter represents both an immediate solution and a long-term stabilizer at boundary receiver. For Porter, the move is about maximizing opportunity and continuing a developmental path that now points clearly to South Bend.
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