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One by one, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish added new members to its football family during the early signing period for the 2021 recruiting class. Rather than beat the site down with a profile piece after each of the recruits sent in their NLI, we simply offered this recruiting tracker for the day. And it’s back today to close out the 2021 cycle for the final National Signing Day.
OFD will offer plenty of other recruiting news and stories all day long as we fist pump our way to another really good class for the Irish.
Any new NLI’s will be registered here via a tweet, and marked off on the commitment list. Check back throughout the day to stay up to date. The recruit’s name’s are links to their past commitment posts here on OFD.
The one big name left (that we know about) is Louisiana running back Logan Diggs. The 3-Star prospect will have an announcement ceremony around 4:00 PM, and at this point we are still expecting Diggs to sign with the Irish over LSU — but that’s still many hours from now.
I will also keep this tracker pinned to the top of the site all day, and I encourage you to use the comment section much as you would for a live game thread. There should be plenty to talk about with the Irish — and all of the other programs across the country.
Brian Kelly and a handful of coaching staff members — including new defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman — will be available at 2:30 today for a Zoom press conference.
NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT IS IN FOR...
Ryan Barnes CB
The first one out of the gate is one of the most underrated recruits in the cycle. Barnes will enroll early at Notre Dame this January.
Welcome, @Bo11Ryan, to the Fighting Irish family.#GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/zJfTOByTvS
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
Cane Berrong TE
The Irish continue to load up at tight end with this athletic pass-catcher from the Peach State. Cane will enroll early at Notre Dame in January.
Welcome, @caneberrong, to the Brotherhood. #GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/CLObd6qsYD
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
Deion Colzie WR
Deion Colzie was the big fish that got away... and then we found it again by our uncle’s boat. Another huge grab out of Georgia.
Joining us from Georgia, welcome @almightydeion_ to Notre Dame.#GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/FIPbDQyecj
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
Mitchell Evans TE
This... this is a big boy. Here’s a college tight end that just killed it at quarterback in the great state of Ohio. Evans will enroll early at Notre Dame in January.
Joining us in the spring, welcome @mitch14football to Notre Dame.#GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/rnjD4V0SJh
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
Blake Fisher OT
We call him the mayor for the way he has personally helped recruit this class — but don’t forget that Fisher is a 5-Star player ready to keep the tradition strong along the ND offensive line. He will enroll early at Notre Dame in January.
Welcome, @bfisher54_, to the Notre Dame family. #GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/FBNnqcXidl
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
Caleb Johnson OL
Notre Dame was in the flipping business this cycle, and they were able to get Johnson to sign with the Irish over Auburn. This Fort Wayne native will enroll early at Notre Dame in January.
Welcome one of our newest offensive linemen, @CalebJohnson70.#GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/sWmpUIRvHo
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
Prince Kollie LB
After a real scare in the final days, the Irish did the job and Kollie sent in his NLI. Some of the best players Notre Dame has put on the field over the last 15 years have been from Tennessee — this is probably another one.
Welcome, @P_kollie_21, to the Fighting Irish family. #GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/G71SsKQ62Y
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
Jason Onye DE
Mike Elston has really been on fire with the way he has developed defensive ends in South Bend. Here comes the best player in the state of Rhode Island y’all! Jason will enroll early at Notre Dame in January.
Welcome to the Fighting Irish brotherhood, @jason_onye.#GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/jjpC7JEXFR
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
Philip Riley CB
Notre Dame got an amazing cornerback and then lost him to USC... and then got him right back. Another tall cornerback is on order in South Bend. Riley will enroll early at Notre Dame in January.
One of the newest additions to our defense, welcome @riley18philip
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
to Notre Dame. #GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/hczw8XPw6n
Lorenzo Styles WR
Styles just isn’t one of the best athletes in the great state of Ohio (which is honor enough for most mortal men) he’s one of the best athletes in the country. Styles will enroll early at Notre Dame in January.
Welcome to the Notre Dame squad, @LorenzoStyles3. #GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/pMs1yBeXE9
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
Jayden Thomas WR
The Irish went into Georgia AGAIN and added a solid WR to make it a trio for the cycle. His strength and steady play really completes the WR haul for the Irish.
One of the newest additions to the wide receiver unit, welcome @jgpt333 to Notre Dame. #GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/kxHZdpXiGK
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
Gabriel Rubio DT
The Irish went mountain climbing to find this son of Hawaii surfing in Missouri. Rubio is one of the best defensive line recruits of the Brian Kelly era and he will be enrolling early at Notre Dame in January.
Joining our defensive line from Missouri, welcome @GabeRubio68 to the Fighting Irish brotherhood. #GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/LqS2YfUuAW
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
Tyler Buchner QB
Everyone keeps saying that the one thing really holding Notre Dame back is the lack of an elite quarterback... so they drove out to California and got one. Buchner will get a start on the 2021 competition when he enrolls early in January at Notre Dame.
Joining us from California, welcome @tylerbuchner to Notre Dame.#GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/4vvyEZjqFc
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
Chance Tucker CB
Tucker has the speed and athleticism to match other CB’s ranked much higher than him. The lack of a senior season likely held him back from 4-Star status. People should be much more excited about him than they’re showing.
Joining the Notre Dame defense, welcome @chancetucker7. #GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/o5MO9ssOll
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
Justin Walters S
Sometimes you just need an absolute banger back there at safety, and this Illinois native is just the thing we asked for. Walters will enroll early at Notre Dame in January.
Welcome, @Justin_Walters2, to our Notre Dame family. #GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/ARJYy92lTQ
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
Pat Coogan OL
The Irish dipped into Illinois to grab this offensive lineman that they liked better than Greg Crippen. He’s destined for guard or center with all that OL swoon.
Welcome aboard @coogs53 to the Notre Dame squad. #GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/wn0RWqoCdQ
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
Joe Alt OL
Are you in search of NFL bloodlines to rival that of the Merovingian dynasty? Turning massive tight ends into offensive tackles always feels like Christmas. Alt has as much upside as any player in this class.
Welcome to the Notre Dame brotherhood, @Joealt7. #GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/atQuULtmrj
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
Rocco Spindler OL
Notre Dame’s offensive line legacy of ass-kickers will be in good hands with Rocco Spindler. As one of the best guards in the country, Spindler plays with the edge we adore in South Bend. Rocco will enroll early at Notre Dame in January.
Joining our offensive line from Michigan, welcome @RoccoSpindler92 to Notre Dame. #GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/7w9S7HCYvH
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
Will Schweitzer DE
The Irish add another pass-rushing piece to its defensive line with Schweitzer after a flip from Nebraska. He will enroll early at Notre Dame in January.
Welcome, @willschweitzer2, to the Notre Dame family.
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
#GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/0OXVsjtCvy
Joshua Bryan K
I’ll say this... COLLEGE KICKERS.
Joining our Notre Dame specialist room, welcome @Bryan9Joshua. #GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/V0hWAj3Kwp
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
JoJo Johnson CB
The Irish had a long shopping list in the defensive back aisle, and JoJo quickly became a wonderful gift choice. The athletic DB from Indiana already has phenomenal nickname potential Jo CUBED.
Welcome to the Fighting Irish squad, @jojofootball1. #GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/HwcmsJx8o0
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
Kahanu Kia
Notre Dame keeps its pipeline to the Hawaiian islands strong with another linebacker from the Punahou School. Notre Dame’s “hit rate” with the islander kids is damn near 100% and with the way Kia can play — that rate is in good hands.
Joining Notre Dame from Hawaii, welcome to the brotherhood
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
@kahanukia.#GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/soVkuAJqNL
Devin Aupiu DE
Here’s another recruit from California that should have seen their stock rise much high if they would have had a high school football season. It feels lowkey now... but it’s not. This is a great get for ND. Devin will enroll early at Notre Dame in January.
The Notre Dame brotherhood is adding @aupiu44 to its roster. Welcome to Notre Dame, Devin. #GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/me5msvmONE
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
Ron Powlus QB
The newest addition to Notre Dame’s class has one of the most recognizable names in college football.
Welcome one of the newest additions to the QB room, @ronpowlus.#GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/W1VtCrg9Jm
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 16, 2020
Khari Gee S
The Irish have become masters of the flip, and changed the mind of this former LSU Tigers commitment. Gee has the size and hometown stats to make people instantly do the Kyle Hamilton comparison. ATL BAYBEEE
Welcome @KhariGee to the Notre Dame family. #GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/EBvhh7NSNV
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 18, 2020
Audric Estime RB
And another one... another flip. The hype for Estime has been increasing by the minute as Irish fans get to know him and his power running style.
The #NDRBs have a new member, welcome @AudricEstime to Notre Dame. #GoIrish x #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/XfEGqvLTBL
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 18, 2020
Logan Diggs RB
While committed to Notre Dame since July, the late push by the LSU Tigers made things interesting. In the end, the Irish won out and got a tremendous running back to pair up with another one in this class.
The Notre Dame brotherhood is adding another member to the #NDRBs.
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) February 3, 2021
Please welcome @logandiggs3 to the Notre Dame family with a follow! ☘️#GoIrish #GoldRush21 pic.twitter.com/wl93tEgcnr
Final Notre Dame Football Signing Day Update - 5:03 p.m. ET
— Notre Dame Football PR Team (@NDFootballPR) February 3, 2021
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Notre Dame Football’s 2021 Commit List (27)
POSITION | PLAYER | SIGNED | STATE | HT | WT | RIVALS | ESPN | 247 SPORTS | 247 COMPOSITE | COMMIT DATE | EARLY ENROLLEE |
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POSITION | PLAYER | SIGNED | STATE | HT | WT | RIVALS | ESPN | 247 SPORTS | 247 COMPOSITE | COMMIT DATE | EARLY ENROLLEE |
QB | Tyler Buchner | ☘️ | California | 6'2" | 200 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 03/08/19 | YES |
DT | Gabriel Rubio | ☘️ | Missouri | 6'6" | 290 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 06/15/19 | YES |
OT | Blake Fisher | ☘️ | Indiana | 6'6" | 300 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 06/15/19 | YES |
TE | Cane Berrong | ☘️ | Georgia | 6'5" | 220 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 06/21/19 | YES |
WR | Lorenzo Styles | ☘️ | Ohio | 6'1" | 170 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 10/13/19 | YES |
S | Justin Walters | ☘️ | Illinois | 6'2" | 175 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 02/02/20 | YES |
OL | Pat Coogan | ☘️ | Illinois | 6'5" | 290 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 04/15/20 | - |
DE | Jason Onye | ☘️ | Rhode Island | 6'5" | 245 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 05/07/20 | - |
CB | Ryan Barnes | ☘️ | Maryland | 6'2" | 180 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 06/06/20 | YES |
OT | Joe Alt | ☘️ | Minnesota | 6'7" | 257 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 07/06/20 | - |
CB | Chance Tucker | ☘️ | California | 6'1" | 170 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 07/22/20 | - |
RB | Logan Diggs | ☘️ | Louisiana | 6’0" | 195 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 07/29/20 | - |
TE | Mitchell Evans | ☘️ | Ohio | 6'7" | 240 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 07/31/20 | YES |
LB | Prince Kollie | ☘️ | Tennessee | 6'2" | 205 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 08/07/20 | - |
OG | Rocco Spindler | ☘️ | Michigan | 6'5" | 315 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 08/08/20 | YES |
DE | Will Schweitzer | ☘️ | California | 6'4" | 220 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 08/16/20 | YES |
WR | Deion Colzie | ☘️ | Georgia | 6'4" | 195 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 09/28/20 | - |
WR | Jayden Thomas | ☘️ | Georgia | 6'1" | 205 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 10/02/20 | - |
CB | Philip Riley | ☘️ | Florida | 6'0" | 195 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 11/16/20 | YES |
K | Josh Bryan | ☘️ | Colorado | 6'1" | 185 | SAILER 6⭐️ | SAILER 6⭐️ | SAILER 6⭐️ | SAILER 6⭐️ | 11/17/20 | - |
LB | Kahanu Kia | ☘️ | Hawaii | 6'2" | 220 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 11/19/20 | - |
OT | Caleb Johnson | ☘️ | Florida | 6'7" | 295 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 11/19/20 | YES |
CB | JoJo Johnson | ☘️ | Indiana | 5'11" | 180 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 11/24/20 | - |
DE | Devin Aupiu | ☘️ | California | 6’6” | 225 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 12/09/20 | YES |
QB | Ron Powlus III | ☘️ | Indiana | 6'3" | 225 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 12/16/20 | YES |
S | Khari Gee | ☘️ | Georgia | 6'3" | 190 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 12/18/20 | - |
RB | Audric Estime | ☘️ | New Jersey | 6'2" | 215 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 12/18/20 | - |