We are sure you’ve read it 50 other places by now.  Ethan Johnson might have committed.  He committed last week.  He’s already started 4 games and has 20 sacks.   He once fought 30 insane Monks strapped with Potato Guns and won. 

One of those is definitely true:  Ethan Johnson has verbally committed to join Charlie’s Army as the 17th commit in this stellar class for our beloved Irish. 

This top DE recruit is another huge get for the Irish, and (once again) shows how much Corwin Brown has reinvigorated the Irish Defense, and Defensive recruiting.  

Johnson is the #3 DE with 4 Stars according to Rivals, while Scout has him at #5 at his position, and a 5 Star recruit.  He checks in at a solid 6′5″ 265 pounds.  What’s nice?  This big guy runs a 4.8 forty.  Not bad for anyone, let alone a lineman.  He also benches 330 and has a 30-inch vertical. He’s described as “explosive”, “quick”, “athletic” and “the top pure DE on the west coast.”  Niiiiiice. 

One of the great things here is how much U-M wanted Ethan.  Fans gushed over him after their camp, and he mentioned to one of their fan sites his (then) upcoming visit to ND.   They were worried about their chances then, and he let them know that U-M would be there until the end.  Guess what Michigan?  The end is here. 

Notice any trends in recruiting here?  C-dub and Corwin are going after top guys, yes.  And guys smart enough to handle their system and an ND education, yes.  But, bar none, they are always going for Athleticism.  At the skill positions, on Special Teams, on the Lines, everywhere.  The days of “ND is slow” and “ND isn’t athletic enough to hang with the top teams” are over, and soon competitors will stand in the collective dust of the ND Nation wondering “what the hell was that?”  We will be big, and strong and fast, and damn well athletic. 

Welcome to the family, Ethan!  

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