Unfortunately, some of Notre Dame football’s top 2025 wide receiver targets have opted to play at other places.
It hasn’t been all bad news. The Irish still have commitments from Elijah Burress and Jerome Bettis Jr. The need for a third is obvious, and on Thursday night, two new offers went out to committed prospects.
First it was California resident [autotag]Jace Brown[/autotag], a massive 6-foot, 4-inch 200-pound target. While he’s committed to UCLA, the Notre Dame offer could prompt him to reconsider his options. Brown is ranked 748th overall and 112th among wide receivers on the 247Sports composite.
After a great conversation with Chad Bowden and coach Brown I am blessed to say I have received an offer from Norte Dame @TEAMTOARECRUITS @WHSBearFootball @Nic_Iamaleava pic.twitter.com/sB6iX6UXrT
— Jace Brown (@JaceBrown_) August 23, 2024
Just a few hours later, Texas resident [autotag]Jalen Cooper[/autotag] received the good news. At 6 feet, 2 inches and 165 pounds, he’s ranked as the country’s 256th overall prospect by 247Sports. Just last month, Cooper committed to SMU. Unlike Brown, he had a very solid offer list before making his decision.
After a great conversation with @marcus_freeman1 and @im_mikeb I am blessed to receive an offer to @ndfootball. @football_steele @Defcontx7v7 @samspiegs @swiltfong @coach9cg @mikeroach247 @craighaubert @gpowersscout @dctf @satxhsfb @ghamiltonotf @rivals @_rl_martin @bdammone pic.twitter.com/gRXAfD5PO1
— Jalen Cooper (@RouteKingCoop) August 23, 2024
It’s clear the Irish believe they will need to flip a wide receiver prospect in the 2025 class to fill the open spot. Both would be solid additions to Notre Dame’s class, but they will have to make up ground late in the process.
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