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2019 GA DB Impressed With Notre Dame Trip

November 4, 2017
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Kyle Hamilton‍ has been to some big-time programs and on Saturday, the 2019 Atlanta safety was at Notre Dame.

“I really liked it,” the 6-foot-2, 182-pounder. “I really enjoyed myself.”

The Georgia native already has offers from schools like Louisville, Vanderbilt, Princeton and Penn among others. He got a good look at Notre Dame’s program today.

“I saw the Gug,” the Marist School standout said. “They took me through the weight room and showed me the indoor turf and the team meeting facilities and locker room.

“They took us through the whole pregame stuff. They measured my height and weight. I had a fun time. I went onto the field before the game and then stands started filling up and we went up to our seats and watched the game. We went into the locker room after the game. Coach (Brian) Kelly was giving a speech and gave Brandon Wimbush the game ball.”

He enjoyed himself during the Irish’s 48-37 victory over Wake Forest.

“I thought the atmosphere was amazing,” he said. “I don’t think I’ve seen more chants from a college team before. All of the fans were really into the game. The team was really into the game and played hard. It looked like everybody was having fun.”

Hamilton was impressed with Notre Dame’s facilities.

“I went down to Alabama earlier this year and I actually think I liked it better than Alabama’s facilities honestly,” he said. “I thought it was unique the way they set up their technology system and have it incorporated with the weights. It’s kind of fun to walk through and see a bunch of history in the athletic complex and see how much goes into the program.”

He also had the chance to meet with Notre Dame defensive coordinator Mike Elko.

“He just told me he’s been following me and they’re really interested and like long safeties like me,” he said. “He said he would keep in touch and hopefully we can get things going after the season is over.”

Hamilton said it felt “great” to hear about Notre Dame’s interest in him.

“Everybody I’ve been around since I was younger had high regards toward Notre Dame and I’ve always had high regard toward Notre Dame,” he said. “Obviously, academics along with athletics, it’d definitely be high on my list if they were to offer me.

“I’ll probably wait to hear back from them after playoffs and after I send out my full season tape. Hopefully we can move forward from there. I’m definitely interested.”

Hamilton doesn’t have any other visits planned at the moment, but said he could take a few more this fall.

Would he like to return to South Bend in the future?

“For sure. Absolutely.”

 
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