Notre Dame Football’s 2022 Recruiting Class

Keep track of Notre Dame’s next group of stars. Find out everything about the current commitments in Notre Dame’s 2022 recruiting class here

Notre Dame has started to piece together their 2022 recruiting class as they picked up a pair of commitments on July 25 and 27.

It’s early in the recruiting cycle but Notre Dame’s pair of commitments have landed the Fighting Irish in the top ten nationally in the 2022 recruiting rankings as they sit at No. 7 on 247Sports and No. 7 on Rivals (as of posting on 9/25/2020).

Meet the 2022 Notre Dame recruiting class below!

**–Please note that rankings are based off the players 247Sports Composite rankings.  Keep this page saved in your favorites as it will be updated every time a player commits or de-commits to and from Notre Dame.

 

2022 Gators Football Recruiting Profile: Syveion Ellis

Wide receiver Syveion Ellis has a combination of size and speed makes him an intriguing candidate on the perimeter in two years.

Name: Syveion Ellis

Position: Wide receiver

Height: 6’5”

Weight: 200 lbs

Hometown: Brunswick, Georgia

High School: Edison (Miami, Florida)

Twitter: @5ksyveion

247Sports Composite: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rivals.com: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Overview:

Beginning his prep career in the Peach State with the Brunswick Pirates, Ellis committed to Florida during a campus visit on April 13, 2019, when he was still in his freshman year.

The lone member of the Gators’ 2022 class until five-star athlete Sam McCall joined him on October 28, he transferred to the Miami Edison Red Raiders ahead of his sophomore year, who hosted the Chaminade-Madonna Lions in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Region 4-3A Finals on November 27.

As is commonplace with prospects who pledge this early, Ellis has continued to hear from other programs and he released a top-six list on July 16, which included, in addition to Florida, the Arkansas Razorbacks, Miami Hurricanes, Oregon Ducks, South Carolina Gamecocks and Tennessee Volunteers.

The 6-foot-5-inch, 200-pound pass-catcher attended multiple Gators games in 2019, and was only able to visit one other school on his list, Miami, before the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) instituted their recruiting dead period because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in March.

While a lot can happen between now and Ellis inking his National Letter of Intent (LOI), his combination of size and speed makes him an intriguing candidate on the perimeter in two years.

Florida has placed an emphasis on the wide receiver position in the 2021 cycle, currently possessing the commitment of four student-athletes, all of whom are four-stars, Jacksonville’s Marcus Burke, Seffner’s Charles Montgomery, Loganville, Georgia’s Daejon Reynolds and Ocala’s Trevonte Rucker.

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Tennessee target, 5-star linebacker makes commitment decision

Tennessee target, 5-star linebacker makes commitment decision.

Smael Mondon Jr. is one of the most coveted defensive prospects in the 2021 class.

The linebacker prospect from Dallas, Georgia is a high priority for several schools, including Tennessee.

The Vols were included in Mondon’s top five schools, however the 5-star linebacker announced his commitment to Georgia.

Mondon is the No. 2 outside linebacker on the 247Sports Composite. He is listed as the No. 3 player in Georgia.

The Paulding County speedy prospect stands at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds.

Mondon is the third 5-star prospect committed to Georgia, along with Amarius Mims, another Tennessee target. The Bulldogs have the No. 5 2021 recruiting class.

Tennessee currently has the No. 11 recruiting class in the 2021 cycle.

Vols’ 2021 football commitment tracker

What Quinn Ewers had to say about choosing Ohio State

Former Texas commit Quinn Ewers made the decision to choose Ohio State over the Texas Longhorns. Development and winning football games.

On Thursday night the Texas Longhorns fans and staff received the news they have been dreading. Back on Oct. 28 the No. 1 prospect in the state of Texas decommited from the University of Texas, on Nov. 19 he committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Quinn Ewers decided to leave the state much like the No. 1 recruit in the 2021 class decided to do.

Ewers spoke with Steve Wiltfong, a national recruiting analyst with 247Sports. Ewers weighed in on why he chose to go to Ohio State rather than the team he grew up rooting for.

Just their success and ability to go to the college football playoff every year.

It is no secret that the Texas Longhorns are coming off their second-worst decade in their history. From 2010-2019 they won just 55% of their games, it marked the first time since 1930-39 that they didn’t reach winning 60% of their games. Ewers, who is a junior, has really only seen the Longhorns struggle on the football field. The last time Texas played for a National Championship, he would have been around six or seven years old. All he has known is watching Ohio State play for or win National Championships.

2010-2019 Ohio State Texas
Wins 105 71
Losses 17 57
Championship Appearances 1 0
New Years Six bowls 7 1

Those numbers would have been larger if the 2010 season wasn’t vacated. The point here is that Ohio State is consistently playing on the national stage while the Longhorns have had one year where they played for a huge bowl. Outside of that, it is either the Alamo or Texas bowl games.

The main thing I look for when I’m talking to a coach or looking at a University is development of past quarterbacks and who was as successful as they were in years past?

One of the biggest knocks on the Longhorns has been their lack of development at the quarterback position. Vince Young was a top-five selection. Colt McCoy was a third-round pick. Since that time not a single quarterback has been drafted from the University of Texas.

On the flip side of that coin, Ohio State has seen three quarterbacks drafted. The most recent being Dwayne Haskins drafted in the first round during the 2019 NFL Draft. In the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft, Justin Fields is projected to be a top-two selection. Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger? Well, he is likely to be a day three pick.

It isn’t rumors that is killing Texas Longhorns recruiting efforts in football. It has to do with a lack of development. The fact that Texas hasn’t produced a first-round draft pick since 2015. It has to do with not winning football games. That starts at the top, Tom Herman.

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Michigan State Football Offers 2022 3-Star CB Ryland Gandy

Mel Tucker continues to recruit heavily on the defensive side of the ball. Today they sent out an offer to 2022 3-star CB Ryland Gandy.

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Mel Tucker continues to recruit heavily on the defensive side of the ball. Today they sent out an offer to 2022 3-star cornerback Ryland Gandy.

Gandy, who is 6 foot and 160 pounds, attends Buford High School in Buford, Georgia. Gandy is the No. 53 cornerback in the class of 2022 and No. 44 player in Georgia according to 247Sports.

Gandy has also received offers from other Power 5 schools like Colorado, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, North Carolina, Penn State and USC. He has no Crystal Ball predictions at this moment. Gandy also boasts a 4.0 GPA.

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Texas Football Recruiting: 2022 Austin QB was waiting on Longhorns offer

In the fallout of the Quinn Ewers decision, the Longhorns needed a replacement recruit. Texas turned to Austin-Westlake’s junior passer.

In the fallout of the Quinn Ewers decommitment, the Texas Longhorns had to find a new quarterback target. ESPN recently reported on what could be next for the No. 1 recruit in the 2022 class. All signs currently point to the Ohio State Buckeyes according to 247Sports crystal ball predictions.

ESPN’s Tom VanHaaren weighed in on the situation.

The Longhorns aren’t technically out of this recruitment, but it is very difficult to get back in after a decision like this without something major happening. Again, if Ewers makes a quick decision, it does not bode well for Texas.

Something major? Like the hiring of Urban Meyer perhaps?

VanHaaren mentioned the Longhorns have Casey Thompson, Hudson Card, Ja’Quinden Jackson in line if Sam Ehlinger does leave after the season. However, missing out on Ewers is massive because he was likely a program changing recruit like Vince Young was.

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Recently newly offered Austin-Westlake quarterback Cade Klubnik spoke with Mike Craven of HookEm.com (Austin-American Statesman). In the article, Klubnik is referred to as a friend of the program. He mentioned that he wasn’t expecting the offer but thought it could happen after the decommitment of Ewers.

“I wasn’t expecting it, but it was something I thought could happen following the decommitment (of Ewers),” said Klubnik said. “I was pretty excited. It felt like I had a great connection with the Texas coaches for a while, so it was satisfying. I had been waiting for that offer.”

“Sam is a good friend of mine, and of course I’m coached by Todd Dodge,” he said. “Those guys are legends, but they’re not going to pressure me at all. They want what is best for me. It is a blessing to lean on those guys because they can answer any question I could come up with in the recruiting process. Coach Dodge has helped a dozen quarterbacks go through this.”

“The culture of the school because I want to be comfortable being a student even if football doesn’t work out is going to be really important, as will the people inside the program,” Klubnik said. “Consistency of greatness also matters because I want to be improved as a player after I get to college. And, of course, education because we all know football will end.”

While he might not be ready to make an offer, Klubnik is likely the best option at this point for their 2022 quarterback. At least barring a miracle that could bring Ewers back to the program he grew up cheering for.

Texas Football Recruiting: Top 2022 prospect decommits

Top Texas quarterback prospect Quinn Ewers announced on Twitter that he will be decommitting from the University of Texas.

One of the unfortunate side effects of losing football games is the recruiting aspect. When a team isn’t winning consistently or there are rumors about the future of the head coach, you can lose traction with certain prospects. That appears to be the came with the Texas Longhorns and top prospect Quinn Ewers. Ewers committed to Texas early on in the process but there were rumblings that he was looking at the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Those rumblings appear to have some weight behind them as the top quarterback in the 2022 class announced on Twitter that he would indeed decommit. These types of announcements can have a ripple effect with other recruits throughout the nation. Especially one that was recruiting behind the scenes for your football team.

With the uncertainty of Tom Herman’s future in Austin, it isn’t hard to see why Ewers wants to look elsewhere. Not to mention reports such as the one from ESPN on the lack of development do not do this school in favors. He could just be looking out for his best interest. Ohio State is one school that offered Ewers and could be the front runner for his recruitment. A school that has generated as much NFL talent as anyone else.

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Texas offers 2022 offensive guard from Allen High School

Offensive line coach Herb Hand and UT have given an offer to offensive guard Neto Umeozulu. The three-star comes out of Allen High School.

Offensive line coach Herb Hand and Texas have offered its second offensive lineman in just as many days in offensive guard Neto Umeozulu. A three-star prospect in the 2022 class, Umeozulu comes out of Texas high school football powerhouse, Allen High School.

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 3 41 7
Rivals 3 58 19
ESPN
247 Composite 3 410 57 13

Vitals

Hometown Allen, Texas
Projected Position Offensive guard
Height 6-4
Weight 300

Recruitment

  • Offered on Oct. 19, 2020
  • No visit yet

Offers (14 total)

  • Baylor
  • Houston
  • Iowa State
  • Kansas
  • Missouri
  • Ole Miss
  • SMU
  • Texas
  • Texas Tech

Crystal Ball

No crystal ball at the time of posting.

Film

Twitter

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Texas Football Recruiting: Longhorns offer four-star 2022 offensive tackle from Indiana

Herb Hand is back on the recruiting trail within the 2022 class. Kiyaunta Goodwin is the latest lineman to receive an offer from Texas.

Offensive line coach Herb Hand is back on the recruiting trail, this time in the 2022 class. Four-star Kiyaunta Goodwin is the latest lineman to receive an offer from Texas. Listed at 6-7 and 300 pounds, Goodwin posses offers from 55 schools across the country.

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 3 5 29
Rivals 4 222 6 30
ESPN
247 Composite 4 280 6 34

Vitals

Hometown Charlestown, Indiana
Projected Position Offensive tackle
Height 6-7
Weight 300

Recruitment

  • Offered on Oct. 18, 2020
  • No visit yet

Offers (55 total)

  • Alabama
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • LSU
  • Michigan
  • Ohio State
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Penn State
  • Texas A&M
  • USC

Crystal Ball

Twitter

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MSU Football offers 2022 CB Trejuan Holloman, already offered by basketball team

6’1, 165-pound Cornerback Tre Holloman already has an offer from MSU to play Basketball, but now he has an offer to play Football for them.

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Back in June, we covered Michigan State Basketball and Tom Izzo’s interest in dual sport athlete Trejuan Holloman. Around this time last year, he was offered by MSU to join the basketball team. Now, Holloman has also received an offer to play for MSU football.  Holloman announced the offer in a tweet Thursday afternoon.

Holloman, a 6-foot-1 165-pound cornerback, is a 3-star prospect and 247sports No. 39 CB in the 2022 class.  They also have him as the No. 2 prospect in the state of Minnesota.  He still attends Cretin Derham Hall.

This is his fourth football offer as mentioned in his tweet.  The other schools to offer him in football are Minnesota, Iowa and Iowa State.  Will Holloman choose basketball or football, or maybe be a dual-sport athlete?

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