The first Junior Day for the Irish was a huge success, finishing it off with a commitment from Illinois S Justin Walters tonight. Walters was among a large group of prospects in South Bend yesterday and the Bolingbrook High School star had intentions to wait until committing, but he just couldn’t say no to Brian Kelly.
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— Justin Walters (@Justin_Walters2) February 2, 2020
Walters really clicked with Defensive back coach Terry Joseph and Defensive coordinator Clark Lea, as he told 247Sports, and along with the fact that a Notre Dame education is top notch, Walters couldn’t say no to a great mix on and off the field.
Walters highlight tape show a Safety who loves to get physical and play in the box. He checks in at six-foot-two and 175 pounds, if he is able to add weight, there is a possibility he could become an outside linebacker with that speed and hitting ability.
Walters commitment brings the 2021 total to 8 commits, and many of the commitments are though of very highly among the recruiting community. Although it is early, the start that Brian Kelly and his staff have in the ’21 class is more than impressive.