It seemed as if Cole Kmet was set to return to South Bend, but the allure of playing at the highest level, while being paid was too good of an opportunity for him to pass up. Kmet’s decision was a tough one, but the Irish churn out tight ends at a high rate and Rivals Mike Farrell predicts who will take over the vacant starting spot.
There are three names that will be bantered around who could replace Kmet, rising junior Tommy Tremble, soon to be senior Brock Wright and incoming freshman Michael Mayer. Farrell believes that it will be Tremble being able to “hold him (Mayer) off in 2020, but Mayer is too talented to keep off the field for very long.”
As the lone 5-star prospect in Brian Kelly’s 2020 recruiting class, Mayer has very high expectations when he arrives on campus this fall. It will be interesting to see how Kelly handles his star freshman, but Farrell “likes Mayer to impact as a true freshman and he could be special as a pass-catcher and downfield threat.”
We will find out soon who will be viewed as the starter out of the spring between Tremble and Wright, as the Irish hit the field tomorrow to begin spring practice. Mayer’s arrival in the summer will be a welcome addition and if Ferrell is correct, you’ll see him early and often this season.