There was plenty of hype coming into the season for the Kentucky native, being ranked a 5-star prospect will do that, but Michael Mayer did not disappoint. Already being named a 247Sports true-freshman All-American, Mayer made ESPN’s list as well.
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Mayer seems to have something that can’t be taught, the clutch gene. Craig Haubert and Tom Luginbill point out that the freshman saw “more than half of his production came when the Fighting Irish needed him the most — games against Clemson (twice), Alabama and North Carolina.” In those four games, the freshman totaled 21 receptions for 234 yards but didn’t find the endzone in any of those contests.
The expectations Mayer sophomore year should be sky high, as he will be a focal point in the Notre Dame offense due to being one of the few known quantities returning. He is still looking for his first 100-yard game, which we will surely see in this coming season.
Irish fans should expect to only be able to watch Mayer in the Blue and Gold for two more seasons. He is the type of player that when his time comes to be available for the NFL Draft, will be viewed as a high-round selection. When it’s all said and done, Mayer will be one more name Notre Dame can add to the impressive list from Tight End U.