There has always been a certain pull that Notre Dame has in Ohio, whether it be due to the multiple Catholic schools in the state or the proximity of each other. With the hiring of former Ohio State star Marcus Freeman as the new defensive coordinator, the pull has gotten larger. Speaking of large, Notre Dame offered Ohio jumbo-athlete Luke Montgomery yesterday.
After a great call I am so excited and blessed to announce that I have been offer to play football at The University of Notre Dame! @CoachBrianKelly @CoachMikeElston @NDFootball @aarynkearney @Marcus_Freeman1 #goirish John 7:38 pic.twitter.com/oeCBK8jjC4
— Luke Montgomery (@lukeMonty8) February 1, 2021
Just the 14th offer out to a 2023 prospect, it’s obvious that the six-foot-five-inch and 260-pound lineman is near the top of the Irish’s wishlist. They now have joined the likes of Penn State, Michigan, Michigan State and others in the pursuit of Montgomery. Just this morning, he received yet another offer, from Pittsburgh, as his offer list continuing to grow.
When looking at the 14 prospects with offers, half of them coming along the defensive line, it should noted that Brian Kelly and Marcus Freeman are looking to improve the team in that area. With the coaches that Montgomery tagged announcing the offer, it should be assumed that they’re recruiting him on that side and not as an offensive lineman.
By getting an offer out early to Montgomery ahead of many other powers of the college football world, it shows him that the Irish really have put a target on him as a player they really would like to get a commitment from. Hopefully the early offer works out and it ends up with Montgomery committing to Notre Dame in the near future.