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Morning Roundup: March 22, 2015

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JUNIOR DAY WAS SATURDAY

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  • Noah Burks, a three-star linebacker from Indiana, had an “awesome” Junior Day visit. (Iri$h Illustrated)
  • Donnie Corley, on his second visit to Notre Dame, said his interest in attending the school increased after learning about the academic part of the university. (Scout)
  • A.J. Epenesa, a five-star defensive end from Illinois, was impressed by Notre Dame during his first visit to campus. (Iri$h247)
  • Elijah Holyfield, Evander’s son and a four-star RB from Georgia, said Coach Kelly left a “big impression” on him. (Iri$h247)
  • Here’s a recap of Naquan Jones‘ visit: He saw everything he saw the last visit, left early and had an “all right” time. But the DT from Illinois may be coming back to talk to more coaches in a couple of weeks. (Irish Sports Daily)
  • Michael Jordan, a four-star offensive tackle from Michigan who already holds an offer from the university, visited during Junior Day with his father. He already has a top 3 that does not include Notre Dame, but the Irish are said to be climbing the list. ($cout / Iri$h247)
  • Tommy Kraemer, who was until today the Irish’s only class of 2016 commit, is working to get Tony Jones Jr., Dwayne Haskins, Michael Jordan and Austin Mack to commit to Notre Dame. (Irish Sports Daily)
  • Notre Dame offered a scholarship to Julian Love, a three-star cornerback from Illinois, who then immediately committed to the university. He is the second member of the school’s class of 2016. (Irish247)
  • Love choose the Irish over offers from Boston College, Buffalo, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas, Miami (Ohio), Northwestern, Rutgers and Western Michigan. His parents cried – presumably happy tears – when he committed. (Irish Illustrated / Chicago Tribune)
  • Love‘s high school coach says the junior “turns into a superhero when he puts on the uniform.” (Scout) Here are some highlights (NDInsider)
  • Kenney Lyke left Junior Day without an offer, but the three-star safety from Illinois expects one “in a few days.” (Iri$h247)
  • Austin Mack, a WR from Fort Wayne, will give his verbal commitment June 7. Mack will be joined by fellow Fort Wayne talent – and DE – Auston Robertson, who will also announce on June 7. Robertson had a one-on-one meeting with Coach Kelly on Saturday. ($cout / $cout)
  • Corey Malone-Hatcher, a 2017 DE from Michigan, got the offer from Notre Dame he was expecting. He know has offers from 10 schools, including Michigan, Michigan St., Ohio St. & Penn St. (Iri$h247)
  • Scott Daly‘s presumed heir at long snapper is John Shannon, who committed during his junior day visit. Shannon’s freshman season would be Daly’s fifth season if it comes to that. Shannon is the Irish’s third commitment from the class of 2016. His father and grandfather both played for the Irish. He “rips the ball back to the punter,” according to his coach. (Irish Illustrated / One Foot Down / Irish Sports Daily / NDInsider)
  • Shannon picked Notre Dame over other offers from West Virginia and Army. (Blue & Gold Illustrated)
  • Both Love and Shannon are from the Chicagoland area. (Inside the Irish)
  • The Irish made its first offer at tight end to a member of the class of 2017. Brock Wright, who like Durham Smythe is from Texas, grew up a Notre Dame fan. (Irish Illustrated)

RECRUITING

  • Eric Cuffee, the four-star cornerback from Texas, says it’s a “blessing” to have an offer from Michigan. He also holds offers from Notre Dame, among others. ($cout)
  • Elijah Stove, a four-star WR from Florida, has an offer from Notre Dame – but made another trip to Auburn on Friday instead of coming to the Irish’s Junior Day. ($cout)
  • Jaymest Williams and his high school teammate, Isaiah Pryor, are scheduled to visit Notre Dame next weekend. Both are 2017 graduates who have not received offers from the Irish. (Blue & Gold Illustrated)

CURRENT TEAM

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  • Corey Robinson is comfortable with all three receiver positions – and he’s making a name for himself off the field as well with his involvement in student government. (Irish Illustrated)
  • Jaylon Smith says he feels more comfortable in Brian VanGorder’s system, and Coach Kelly is pleased that Smith is mentoring Te’von Coney in the offseason. (CSN Sportsnet Chicago)
  • Smith has stepped up as a vocal leader, in the mold of Jarrett Grace and Joe Schmidt. (Irish247)
  • John Vannie of NDNation talks to Horns Digest about the state of the football team, including the QB competition, the new coaches, the shuffling at linebacker and emergence of new faces at tight end, Father Hesburgh’s legacy and the “must visits” of South Bend for Texas visitors.

IRISH IN THE NFL

  • Ben Koyack is the eighth best tight end available in the upcoming draft, according to Lance Zierlein of NFL.com

MISC.

  • Matt Hegarty, who has decided to transfer rather than play a 5th year at Notre Dame, took in practice at Florida State. (Tallahasee Democrat)
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