Offensive Tackle Quenton Nelson Verbally Commits to Notre Dame!

Coach Brian Kelly received his 9th verbal commitment for the 2014 class today from OT Quenton Nelson (Red Bank, NJ - Red Bank Catholic). He is listed at 6'5"/295 lbs and is scheduled to play in the 2014 US Army All-American Bowl.

Nelson visited campus in early April and left with Notre Dame as his top school. He chose the Irish over nearly 30 offers including Alabama, Stanford, Ohio State, Oregon and Miami (FL).

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Recruiting Service Rankings:

ESPN - 4 star (#19 OT, #11 NJ), 80 Grade

Rivals - 4 star (#8 OT), #66 Overall (6.0 Grade)

Scout - 4 star (#8 OT), #82 Overall

247Sports - 4 star (#15 OT, #9 NJ), #233 Overall (90 Grade)

247Sports Composite Score - 4 star (0.9337, #135 Overall (#14 OT, #4 NJ)

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Highlights:

Quenton Nelson RBC 2012 Junior Mid-Season Highlights (via GETRECRUITEDFILMS)

Quenton Nelson RBC 2012 Junior Season Year-End Highlights Games 6-11 (via GETRECRUITEDFILMS)

Impact:

Immediate Future:

Like most other offensive line commits, Nelson should take his freshman year to add/redistribute weight, spend plenty of time under the watchful eye of S&C Coach Paul Longo, and learn the offensive system. Under the development and tutelage of OL Coach Harry Hiestand, Nelson should be ready to compete for playing time in 2015.

Long Term/Career:

Nelson is listed as an offensive tackle by all services, but is somewhat of a combo guard/tackle. Many of the experts project him to move inside at the next level, but he is certainly athletic and skilled enough to stay outside at tackle. He has drawn multiple comparisons to current LT Zach Martin due to his frame and technique. With a large offensive line class in '13 and another projected for '14, Nelson will have plenty of competition for playing time but will have every opportunity to earn playing time.

Welcome to Notre Dame Quenton!