One Foot Down - Notre Dame Football: Transfer Portal news for 2022-2023 roster cycleA never-ending discussion about Notre Dame and the greater CFB landscapehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52610/ofd_fav.png2023-11-29T18:31:19-05:00http://www.onefootdown.com/rss/stream/232710102023-11-29T18:31:19-05:002023-11-29T18:31:19-05:00Riley Leonard enters transfer portal and Notre Dame is the perceived favorite
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<p>Another ACC QB could be under center in South Bend in 2024</p> <p id="vCdVmv">The inevitable happened on Wednesday. Riley Leonard, the talented quarterback for the <a href="https://www.dukebasketballreport.com">Duke Blue Devils</a>, officially announced that he will be entering the transfer portal.</p>
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<p id="gwqbgo">For a few months now, there has been a lot of speculation about Riley Leonard and the transfer portal — but mostly it was about when he would decide to jump in and not if he would. For most of that time, <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com">Notre Dame</a> was a school that was brought up the most as a potential landing spot for Riley. With this announcement, things are only getting clearer, and 247’s Tom Loy threw in a prediction for the Irish to land Leonard for 2024.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I just tossed in a new <a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CrystalBall?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CrystalBall</a> Prediction for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> to land quarterback Riley Leonard.<br><br>Former Duke QB just entered the Transfer Portal.<br><br>This would be a big win for the Irish.<br><br>Story: <a href="https://t.co/z6BMZokOHC">https://t.co/z6BMZokOHC</a><a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/247SportsPortal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247SportsPortal</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/irishillustratd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@irishillustratd</a> <a href="https://t.co/0VAo24qWOF">pic.twitter.com/0VAo24qWOF</a></p>— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/1729978592392564937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2023</a>
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<p id="x4xZ7H">There are two other possibilities that keep getting brought up about Leonard, and those are the <a href="https://www.uwdawgpound.com">Washington Huskies</a> and the <a href="https://www.addictedtoquack.com">Oregon Ducks</a>. He has a “DO NOT CONTACT” tag in the portal, so it seems as though he already has his list narrowed down and is not looking to be recruited by the country. </p>
<p id="Q5y1Bf">That list may already be just the Irish as shortly after his announcement, just about anyone that matters in this arena has predicted Leonard to land in South Bend.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">*News breaks at 3:29 that Riley Leonard has entered the portal*<br><br>Moments later: <a href="https://t.co/KMDbVuPEhv">pic.twitter.com/KMDbVuPEhv</a></p>— College Football Report (@CFBRep) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFBRep/status/1729980168356151327?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2023</a>
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<p id="tHEu2C">Leonard would join a current quarterback room that includes Sophomore Steve Angeli, Freshman Kenny Minchey, and incoming Freshman C.J. Carr. </p>
<p id="XCoS7Q">While this isn’t officially a done deal, I think it’s safe to say that we can really start talking about the 024 season with Leonard under center.</p>
https://www.onefootdown.com/2023/11/29/23981857/duke-qb-riley-leonard-enters-the-transfer-portal-and-notre-dame-is-the-perceived-favorite-nd-newsJoshua Vowles2023-01-20T08:43:30-05:002023-01-20T08:43:30-05:00Former Notre Dame TE Cane Berrong transfers to Coastal Carolina
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<p>Berrong transfers closer to home</p> <p id="z0wRmN">Former <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a> tight end Cane Berrong entered the transfer portal back on December 11 looking for a fresh start on the football field and in the classroom. On Thursday, he announced that his new home will now be in Conway, South Carolina with the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Committed. <a href="https://twitter.com/Coachtimbeck?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coachtimbeck</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTTrickett?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTTrickett</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KrissProctor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KrissProctor</a> <a href="https://t.co/rBNejbHLw2">pic.twitter.com/rBNejbHLw2</a></p>— Cane Berrong (@CaneBerrong) <a href="https://twitter.com/CaneBerrong/status/1616225778970025985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2023</a>
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<p id="IcyqJI">Coastal already received amazing news earlier in the transfer portal cycle when quarterback Grayson McCall announced that was withdrawing his name from the portal to play another year for the Chanticleers. Head Coach Jamey Chadwell decided to leave Coastal for the Liberty Flames, so the Chanticleers have a new head coach in Tim Beck.</p>
<p id="UxtuMx">Berrrong played in three games in 2021 and one game in 2022 for Notre Dame, and was hampered by injuries during his time in South Bend. He mostly played special teams, and did not account for any offensive stats. Cane has three years of eligibility left to play.</p>
<p id="s81w6y">This leaves Osita Ekwonu and Alex Pietsch as the only Irish players in the transfer portal without a new home.</p>
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<p>Lots of French words</p> <p id="e0OQsu"><a href="https://www.onefootdown.com">Notre Dame</a> isn’t done with the transfer portal just yet. Former <a href="https://www.landgrantholyland.com">Ohio State</a> Buckeyes DE <a href="https://247sports.com/player/javontae-jean-baptiste-46038508/">Javontae Jean-Baptiste</a> gave his commitment to the Irish on Friday — proving that the transfer portal is an unpredictable mistress. </p>
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<p id="mesl78">Jean-Baptiste got a Thursday evening prediction to Notre Dame, and wrapped this thing up very quickly.</p>
<p id="txP6MU">From JJB’s Ohio State profile page:</p>
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<p id="8PFvg7"><strong>Ohio State Overview</strong></p>
<p id="8o2aBc">• Javontae is in his fifth year with the program and has two seasons of eligibility</p>
<p id="4IsKFu">• He has graduated with his degree in human development and family sciences</p>
<p id="xoDSH1">• Has played in 32 games for the Buckeyes over the past three seasons, including 13 games in 2021, six of eight games in 2020 and all 14 games as a redshirt freshman in 2019</p>
<p id="ct4j18">• Earned his first two collegiate starts in 2020: vs. <a href="https://www.onthebanks.com">Rutgers</a> and vs. Alabama in the CFP championship game</p>
<p id="k2gHTM">• Has recorded 34 career tackles with 6.5 tackles-for-loss, including 4.0 quarterback sacks</p>
<p id="xlBzNW">• Has sacks against Maryland and Nebraska in 2021, Penn State in 2020 and vs. Indiana and Miami (Ohio) back-to-back in 2019</p>
<p id="UZisNX">• Has a personal best of four tackles in 2019 vs. Northwestern</p>
<p id="KlR9hr">• Redshirted as a true freshman in 2018</p>
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<p id="ThBayb"><strong>2022:</strong> Graduated in May with his degree in human development and family sciences</p>
<p id="cSZJBz"><strong>More on Javontae</strong></p>
<p id="nOwZmb">• Jean-Baptiste was a four-star prospect and top-10 rated prospect (No. 6) in the state of New Jersey as a senior</p>
<p id="GSSylV">• Helped Bergan Catholic High School win the non-public Group IV state title as a senior</p>
<p id="KXGYSD">• Played for Nunzio Campanile, the tight ends coach at Rutgers</p>
<p id="6M5A74">• First team all-New Jersey and NJ.com’s Defensive Player of the Year</p>
<p id="hNVnYO">• In the state championship game, had two sacks, two TFLs, two pass breakups and a forced fumble in a 44-7 win over St. Peter’s Prep</p>
<p id="XM20Hd">• Contributed two sacks against Mater Dei, the nation’s No. 1-ranked team</p>
<p id="3oZpYN">• Keyed a fourth-quarter come-from-behind win over rival Don Bosco Prep with a tackle for loss on a third-and-short late in the third quarter</p>
<p id="0aE2Fz">• Two sacks and a forced fumble in a win over defending state champion Paramus Catholic</p>
<p id="NRSFPU">• Finished his senior season with 88 tackles, 14.5 TFL and 11.5 sacks</p>
<p id="XLW24J">• Parents are Lisa Milhouse and Jerry Jean-Baptiste</p>
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<p id="yzPUnL">That profile was written before his 5th year with Ohio State. In 2022, JJB played in 13 games and tallied 19 tackles, and 4.5 sacks. </p>
<p id="wBmoYg">Notre Dame was certainly in need of an EDGE player to add to 2023’s roster, and it’s really nice to see the Irish work the portal as best that they can.</p>
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<p>Sooner or later you dance with the reaper </p> <p id="T6BLXK">The transfer portal is still smoking hot, but the <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a> are dead cold at the moment.</p>
<p id="CI82l8">The latest hits come as ND is set to begin classes in a week. </p>
<p id="s3LIRW"><a href="https://www.conquestchronicles.com">USC Trojans</a> WR CJ Williams is transferring to the <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com">Wisconsin Badgers</a>.</p>
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<p id="3uNkU8"><a href="https://www.goodbullhunting.com">Texas A&M</a> DT Anthony Lucas is transferring to the USC Trojans.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: Former Texas A&M EDGE Anthony Lucas tells me he has Committed to USC!<br><br>He is ranked as the No. 11 Player in the transfer portal rankings<br><br>One of the highest-ranked recruits in A&M’s historic 2022 class. Will have 3 years of eligibility left.<a href="https://t.co/goVIcNvCNO">https://t.co/goVIcNvCNO</a> <a href="https://t.co/4ROgmVYA26">pic.twitter.com/4ROgmVYA26</a></p>— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) <a href="https://twitter.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/1613272218817155072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2023</a>
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<p id="BKCQLQ">Utah State Aggies DE Byron Vaughns is probably not landing in South Bend with the Irish.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I have been quiet on this process to make sure I make the right decision,I only get☝ more. I want to thank every coach and program who has shown interest thus far, I am considering the best options for my last year and at this time my recruitment is still open. <a href="https://t.co/QTTwBdGppm">pic.twitter.com/QTTwBdGppm</a></p>— Byron Vaughns (@ByronVaughns) <a href="https://twitter.com/ByronVaughns/status/1613563309747306500?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a>
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<p id="soKWmY">While the grim reaper picture probably sets a more dire mood than what the reality actually is — it still stings for a program that has needs at the positions listed.</p>
<p id="AEKvip">Williams must REALLY not want to go to Notre Dame, and maybe his Mater Dei blood just won’t allow it. Lucas was probably a case of wanting to stay in the south, and I’m hearing Vaughns may not be a take for ND.</p>
<p id="BgKjsg">And those were the three names talked about the most over the past week. </p>
<p id="qjiPdh">Basically… we now wait until after spring ball to see what else might be out there for June enrollment. </p>
<p id="dx2bvi">Also — SAM HARTMAN IS IRISH!</p>
https://www.onefootdown.com/2023/1/12/23552548/notre-dame-football-grim-transfer-portal-update-for-the-irish-cfb-news-nd-wisconsin-recruitingJoshua Vowles2023-01-11T09:40:41-05:002023-01-11T09:40:41-05:00Mid-January transfer portal updates for Notre Dame
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<p>I mean... it’s almost the middle of the month</p> <p id="LdtYJT">There’s been no hotter subject surrounding <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com">Notre Dame</a> and the rest of the college football world over the past month than the transfer portal. And yes... I’m including the signing day early period, bowl season, and the college football playoff in that discussion — nothing has been hotter than the portal for a variety of reasons.</p>
<p id="HWEd56">One of those reasons is because of the timing of the portal itself. It’s a mad dash for players and coaching staffs to get as much done as possible to ensure the best roster possible by the start of the winter semester. Because things move so quickly, it’s somewhat difficult to put a thumb on what’s happening with some of the players — but let’s give it another shot. </p>
<h2 id="80DSg5">ANOTHER SHOT</h2>
<p id="AWQKyo">One year ago today, C.J. Williams enrolled to play football for the <a href="https://www.conquestchronicles.com">USC Trojans</a> after being an Irish commit for the 4 months prior to signing day. It was a brutal shot to take for Notre Dame as the need for wide receivers was great, and Williams would have been one of the highest-rated WR’s to sign with ND in well over a decade. </p>
<p id="mNxkQR">Notre Dame is getting another shot to fix that, and C.J. Williams is getting another shot at Notre Dame.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">In case you missed it, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IrishIllustrated?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IrishIllustrated</a> broke some big news Monday evening that former USC receiver CJ Williams is expected to visit <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> this weekend. <a href="https://t.co/2k87aDCP3n">https://t.co/2k87aDCP3n</a></p>— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/1612840078371323904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2023</a>
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<p id="YRlD2Q">From everything I’ve gathered, if Williams makes it to Notre Dame for a visit this weekend, he will commit to the Irish. As of right now, that result feels like a 90% probability. </p>
<h2 id="s95lLQ">OFF THE EDGE</h2>
<p id="6HtD1t">It’s not a done deal by any stretch of the imagination, but as of right now, I’m expecting defensive end Byron Vaughns to eventually announce that he’s committing to Notre Dame for his final year of eligibility. </p>
<p id="VCrMJ7">Things can certainly change, but one way or another we should know by the end of this week.</p>
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<h2 id="KmMubJ">SWEEPING UP</h2>
<p id="DqHzc1">While Notre Dame could definitely use one or two defensive linemen on top of the possibility of Vaughns, I don’t really see anything more happening in the portal right now. Notre Dame is much MUCH more active with the portal this cycle as opposed to the last cycle, so that could change as well as the post-spring transfer season is still in front of us. </p>
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https://www.onefootdown.com/2023/1/11/23549696/notre-dame-football-transfer-portal-updates-for-the-fighting-irish-cj-williams-vaughns-nd-news-cfbJoshua Vowles2023-01-10T14:47:32-05:002023-01-10T14:47:32-05:00Notre Dame long snapper Alex Peitsch will enter the transfer portal
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<p>Goodbye 6-Stars</p> <p id="wLB2u8">The <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a> will no longer carry two scholarship long snappers for the 2023 season. It was reported that Alex Peitsch will enter the transfer portal on Tuesday.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> long snapper Alex Peitsch has entered the Transfer Portal.<br><br>Story: <a href="https://t.co/WmAN6znfeD">https://t.co/WmAN6znfeD</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IrishIllustrated?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IrishIllustrated</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/247SportsPortal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247SportsPortal</a> <a href="https://t.co/KurK9NrBe8">pic.twitter.com/KurK9NrBe8</a></p>— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/1612849156913074183?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2023</a>
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<p id="q7Tc5G">Peitsch was a 6-Star recruit coming out of high school with what looked like a quick path to being a multi-year starter for Notre Dame. Unfortunately for him, Michael Vinson took control of the long-snapping duties and has never looked behind his shoulder — as long snappers generally look back between their legs.</p>
<p id="Z2Repy">Good luck to Alex wherever he lands.</p>
<p id="uxCkUD">Notre Dame is now down to 93 scholarships on record for the 2023 season with very high hopes remaining for one more wide receiver addition, and at least one defensive lineman as well. Notre Dame will be down to at least 85 by the time fall camp rolls around, but how they get there is what’s really the interesting part. </p>
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<p>He seemed pretty excited</p> <p id="T3hhoE">With the quarterback situation settled for the <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a>, the focus really needs to be along the defensive line at both VYPER and in the middle at the 3 technique. One player that Notre Dame has targeted at VYPER is Byron Vaughns from Utah State.</p>
<p id="UMIpga">Vaughns made the trip to South Bend to check out the Irish program and took to Instagram to post his photo session. Vaughns also posted a number of items in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bvaughns_11/">his Instagram story</a> as well.</p>
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<p id="ieKAiN">Vaughns originally committed to the <a href="https://www.burntorangenation.com">Texas Longhorns</a> as a 3-Star LB from Fort Worth, and enrolled there in June of 2018. After taking a redshirt as a freshman, he saw action in 7 games in 2019. After the 2020 season, he transferred to Utah State. Over the last two seasons with the Aggies, Vaughns played in 25 games and racked up 100 tackles, 19.5 TFL’s, and 6.5 sacks. </p>
<p id="JfYyAK">Vaughns currently holds offers from a number of schools in the Power 5 including the <a href="https://www.tomahawknation.com">Florida State Seminoles</a>, <a href="https://www.conquestchronicles.com">USC Trojans</a>, <a href="https://www.gobblercountry.com">Virginia Tech Hokies</a>, and more. </p>
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https://www.onefootdown.com/2023/1/7/23544016/college-football-transfer-portal-inside-de-byron-vaughns-visit-notre-dame-irish-texas-nd-update-newsJoshua Vowles2023-01-06T23:56:24-05:002023-01-06T23:56:24-05:00Who is leaving and who is joining the Notre Dame Football team?
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<p>A simple tool for transfer portal season</p> <p id="cXav2h">We are in the midst of transfer portal season for college football, and the <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a>, and an unprecedented number of CFB players are entering the portal and finding new homes. So... here’s a handy table to see who is leaving Notre Dame and who is coming. </p>
<p id="fdCLo6">It’s the simplest bits of information, but it’s also a good way to keep track of things. While the action for Notre Dame in terms of transactions has been at a medium level of nuts, that may change with a week to go before classes begin in South Bend.</p>
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<p id="4EebIP"><strong>OUT: </strong>Defensive Lineman Jacob Lacey (<a href="https://www.crimsonandcreammachine.com">Oklahoma Sooners</a>), Wide Receiver Joe Wilkins (Miami OH), Quarterback Drew Pyne (<a href="https://www.houseofsparky.com">Arizona State Sun Devils</a>), Defensive Back Jayden Bellamy (<a href="https://www.nunesmagician.com">Syracuse Orange</a>), Defensive Lineman Osita Ekwonu, Tight End Cane Berrong</p>
<p id="iJJrx0"><strong>IN:</strong> Kicker Spencer Shrader (<a href="https://www.thedailystampede.com">USF Bulls</a>), Punter Ben Krimm (Pennsylvania Quakers), Wide Receiver Kaleb Smith (<a href="https://www.gobblercountry.com">Virginia Tech Hokies</a>), Quarterback Sam Hartman (<a href="https://www.bloggersodear.com">Wake Forest Demon Deacons</a>), Safety Thomas Harper (<a href="https://www.cowboysrideforfree.com">Oklahoma State Cowboys</a>)</p>
https://www.onefootdown.com/2023/1/6/23543396/notre-dame-football-transfer-portal-matrix-cfb-who-is-leaving-joining-nd-news-update-irishJoshua Vowles