Intel on which recruits Notre Dame contacted at midnight on August 1

In year’s past as long as this writer can remember, the first day that college coaches were allowed to start directly contact high school junior prospects was on Sept. 1. But starting in the 2023-24 recruiting calendar, colleges can start reaching out on Aug. 1.

This isn’t to say that coaches weren’t able to speak at all with recruits in the 2025 class prior to Aug. 1 at midnight. But those conversations either had to take place on the college’s campus or when the player called the coach. But now, the coaches can text and call class of 2025 prospects.

One prospect it’s obvious the staff contacted today was Naples (Fla.) Lely’s Jayce Cora, an unranked 2025 prospect who we believe Notre Dame offered as a safety prospect.

The staff started communicating with players right midnight in the recruit’s time zone. It was full team effort between the Notre Dame coaches and recruiting office.

Here’s a list of who they contacted starting at midnight according to various sources (in alphabetical order). Note that this is not an exhaustive list. There are likely others they contacted.

Trenton (N.J.) Hun School LB Kamar Archie: Pot of Gold day offer by the Irish. Four-star recruit has seen his recruiting stock soar in recent months. Hasn’t visited Notre Dame yet.

Atlanta Woodward Academy WR Jerome Bettis Jr.: The son of Irish legend Jerome Bettis Sr. who looks be trending towards the Irish. Visited campus this past weekend.

Winston Salem (N.C.) Mount Tabor S Jadon Blair: Highly ranked prospect by On3 and one who visited campus over the weekend. Will be one to keep a close eye on moving forward.

New Rochelle (N.Y.) Iona Preparatory School OL Rowan Byrne: Yet another prospect who was at Notre Dame over the weekend for the staff’s “Grill and Chill” event. Notre Dame is a major player in this recruitment.

Culpeper (Va.) Eastern View LB Brett Clatterbaugh: Four-star prospect who visited South Bend back in April for the first time.

San Diego J Serra Catholic LB Madden Fariamo: Ranks as a top-100 player by every website. Notre Dame hosted him for the first time in June.

Baltimore St. Frances Academy CB Kevyn Humes: Visited Notre Dame in March. Irish are among his top eight schools.

Nashville (Tenn.) Lipscomb Academy QB Deuce Knight: Arguably the Irish’s most important target on the 2025 board recently transferred high schools. Notre Dame hosted him for a visit last Thursday.

Milford (Conn.) Brunswick School S Ethan Long: Important Irish target who had a great time on campus this past weekend. Notre Dame is in good shape in his recruitment.

Highland Home (Ala.) High EDGE CJ May: Visited Notre Dame early in the summer and seems like a strong Fighting Irish fit. Notre Dame is a sneaky big contender for May.

Lucas (Texas) Lovejoy WR Daylan McCutcheon: Four-star prospected who visited Notre Dame in April. Handful of elite programs are after McCutcheon.

La Verne (Calif.) Bonita LB Noah Mikhail: One of the nation’s top linebackers in the 2025 class. Visited Notre Dame last fall for the Clemson game and returned in April.

Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic ATH Quincy Porter: Impressive pass catcher who visited Notre Dame back in April. From the same high school as Irish sophomore quarterback Steve Angeli.

Elmhurst (Ill.) York Community DL Joseph Reiff: Chicagoland prospect picked up an offer from Notre Dame in June and returned to campus this past weekend.

Washington (Okla.) High TE Nate Roberts: Naturally, the Irish got in contact with their prized commit in the 2025 class.

Philadelphia St. Joseph’s LB Anthony Sacca: Visited Notre Dame in the spring. Lots of Penn State connections but the Irish are a big contender here. Ohio State, Georgia, Oregon have also offered. Notre Dame loves this prospect.

Waukesha (Wis.) Catholic Memorial OT Owen Strebig: Big target for the Irish and a regular visitor on campus. Was at Notre Dame this past weekend.

Geneva (Ill.) Community WR Talyn Taylor: One of the biggest targets on the board in 2025. Visited over the weekend.

Phoenix Brophy Prep CB Cree Thomas: Attends the same high school that produced Irish sensation Ben Morrison. Considered an early Irish lean.

Tampa (Fla.) Jesuit RB Justin Thurman: The staff got in contact with their newest commit in the 2025 class.

Indianapolis Ben Davis CB Mark Zackery: Top player from Indiana for the 2025 class. Visited campus over the weekend.

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