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Vols’ 2025 target Nate Roberts decommits from Notre Dame

Tennessee four-star target Nate Roberts decommits from Notre Dame.

Four-star tight end Nate Roberts decommitted from Notre Dame on Tuesday.

Roberts announced his commitment to the Fighting Irish on June 17.

The 6-foot-4, 225-pound tight end is from Washington High School in Washington, Oklahoma.

Roberts is the No. 134 overall prospect and No. 2 tight end in the class of 2025. He ranks as the No. 1 tight end and No. 3 player in Oklahoma, according to On3 industry rankings.

Roberts recorded 33 receptions, 705 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, while averaging 21.4 yards per reception as a sophomore in 2022. He earned 2023 preseason MaxPreps Junior All-America honors.

The 2025 prospect unofficially visited Tennessee on Oct. 15, 2022.

PHOTOS: Tennessee tight ends through the years

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Oklahoma Sooners 2025 four-star TE target Nate Roberts decommits from Notre Dame

Oklahoma four-star TE target Nate Roberts decommits from Notre Dame followed by a flurry of predictions favoring the Sooners.

The Oklahoma Sooners haven’t been shy about the need to improve their tight end depth. Injuries to 2022 signees [autotag]Kaden Helms[/autotag] and [autotag]Jason Llewellyn[/autotag] have put a dent in the tight end depth chart of the future.

Position coach Joe Jon Finley and the group gained a boost in the 2024 recruiting cycle when [autotag]Davon Mitchell[/autotag] committed and reclassified. He’ll joining the Sooners next year and could be a five-star prospect by national signing day.

But the position needs more talent. Oklahoma received some encouraging news on that front. 2025 four-star tight end target [autotag]Nate Roberts[/autotag] decommitted from Notre Dame Tuesday morning.

“I have made the decision to decommit from the University of Notre Dame,” Roberts posted on his social media profile. “I want to thank coach Freeman, coach Parker and Chad Bowden for the opportunity and wish them and the Fighting Irish the best going forward.

Roberts is a top five player in the state of Oklahoma, the No. 61 player overall in the 247Sports 2025 rankings and a top five player at the position.

Last week SoonerScoop’s Josh McCuistion issued a prediction flip favoring the Oklahoma Sooners in Roberts’ recruitment. That felt like a foreshadowing of what happened today in Roberts pulling his pledge to the Fighting Irish.

The talented in-state prospect had only been committed to Notre Dame since June. Now it looks like the Sooners are homing in on adding another blue chip prospect to their rapidly growing [autotag]2025 recruiting class[/autotag].

Roberts holds 31 offers, including 27 from Power Five programs. Ten are from SEC schools, including Georgia, Alabama, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas A&M.

Nate Roberts’ Recruiting Profile

Projections

Soon after the Notre Dame decommitment a flurry of predictions dropped favoring the Sooners. On3’s Sam Spiegelman, Rivals Clint Cosgrove and OUInsider at Rivals Parker Thune each put in picks for the Sooners.

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Breaking: Notre Dame football loses top 2025 commitment

Not great

Unfortunately for [autotag]Notre Dame football[/autotag], the rumors were true regarding Oklahoma tight end [autotag]Nate Roberts[/autotag].

The 2025 prospect verbally committed to the Irish in mid-June, but just about two months later has now decided to decommit and reopen his recruitment. It is a blow for the Notre Dame class, as Roberts was viewed as the No. 2 tight end in his class and 110th overall player according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

This decommit now leaves the Irish with just two commitments for the 2025 cycle, running back Justin Thurman and defensive lineman Davion Dixon. The silver lining is that there is plenty of time for Notre Dame to find a replacement.

Roberts statement seems like he will not be considering returning back to the Irish class.

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2025 Four-star WR Jaden Nickens commits to Oklahoma Sooners

Four-star 2025 receiver Jaden Nickens committed to Oklahoma on Saturday giving the Sooners five commits for 2025.

In a complete reversal of how the last two recruiting cycles have worked for Oklahoma, things are different about the class of 2025.

Maybe because they know Oklahoma will be in the SEC, or maybe because of how long they’ve been in contact with the coaching staff, the relationships are a bit further along than with prior classes. Whatever the reason, it’s working as Oklahoma is quickly stacking 2025 talent.

The newest member of Oklahoma’s 2025 recruiting class is in-state star Jaden Nickens.

Nickens is a four-star wide receiver from Millwood, Okla. He’s among the brightest stars in the Sooner State and is already a consensus four-star prospect. Nickens committed to Oklahoma over offers from Arkansas, Oklahoma State, and Texas A&M.

When looking at Nickens’ film, it’s easy to see why he’s highly regarded. He stands 6-foot-3 and uses his frame to win every contested catch. Playing outside looks to be where Nickens is most comfortable. What stands out when you watch him is how dynamic he is with the ball in his hands.

He’s incredibly effective in the wide receiver screen game. His athleticism is evident on the field. If you need supplemental evidence of his athletic ability, he’s a definitive Power Five basketball player with high major offers from multiple programs.

He’s the No. 119 overall recruit in the 2025 class, according to the 247Sports composite rankings. In Oklahoma, he’s a top-three player. His commitment means three of the top six players in the state in 247Sports composite rankings are committed to Oklahoma for 2025. Nickens joins fellow four-star wide receiver Elijah Thomas, and Oklahoma’s 2025 QB commit Kevin Sperry.

The Sooners are putting a stranglehold on in-state recruiting for 2025. Oklahoma is trending to flip another one of the top six prospects in the state state. That is four-star tight end Nate Roberts who is committed to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Nickens gives Oklahoma five commits for 2025, firmly solidifying their spot in the top four for team recruiting rankings behind Georgia, Alabama, and Oregon.

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Report: Notre Dame’s top 2025 verbal might not be firmly committed

The Irish are fighting to keep the commitment

When Oklahoma tight end [autotag]Nate Roberts[/autotag] decided to commit to [autotag]Notre Dame football[/autotag], he seemed like the next in line at Tight End U.

Well, that might not exactly be the case by the time the first 2025 signing period begins. According to a report by 247Sports Tom Loy, Roberts might “already be having second thoughts on his decision and he may feel as though he rushing into this commitment.”

It wasn’t just Loy that believes that the Irish could be losing Roberts, On3 believes a flip could be on the way as well.

There are two schools pushing for the second-ranked tight end and 110th overall player on the 247Sports composite: Oklahoma and Ohio State. They were the other finalists Roberts was considering when he pledged to the Irish.

Roberts committed in mid-June and surely head coach [autotag]Marcus Freeman[/autotag] is going to do his best to keep him.

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Sooners picked to flip 2025 4-Star in-state tight end

Oklahoma are making waves in a talent in-state kid who is committed to Notre Dame.

While most people are still focused on the 2024 class, the [autotag]Oklahoma Sooners[/autotag] continue to make moves in 2025. Right now the Sooners have four commitments but that could be five if [autotag]Jaden Nickens[/autotag] commits on Saturday.

After four-star tight end, [autotag]Davon Mitchell[/autotag] reclassified to 2024, the Sooners are working to find their 2025 tight end. That has led them back to familiar territory.

The Sooners have not given up on the [autotag]Notre Dame Fighting Irish[/autotag] commit and Washington, Oklahoma native, [autotag]Nate Roberts[/autotag]. Roberts is a big-time tight end target standing at 6-foot-4, 230 pounds.

He ranks No. 61 nationally and second at his position after finishing his sophomore season with 33 receptions for 705 yards and 11 TDs. He averaged an incredible 21.4 yards per catch. Roberts helped Washington to a 15-0 record and an Oklahoma 2A state championship.

His older brother Jake Roberts was a tight end at North Texas Mean Green but transferred to play for the Baylor Bears this season. One thing going in Oklahoma’s favor, 2025 Oklahoma quarterback commit Kevin Sperry has been throwing to Roberts this summer which sparked the flip rumors.

Those rumors only escalated when SoonerScoop’s Josh McCuistion flipped his pick from the Irish to the Sooners. If [autotag]Joe Jon Finley[/autotag] can pull that off, you are looking at two elite tight end prospects in back-to-back classes.

There is still some work to be done obviously. Flipping a commit is not an easy task. But it’s one this staff has had success with.

Combine that with the kid being an in-state prospect and the Sooners are sitting in a good spot to get his commitment.

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Jerome Bettis, Jr. headed back to Notre Dame

Come on through!

The son of one of the best and most famous players to wear blue and gold at Notre Dame is going to visit the campus again soon. Jerome Bettis, Jr., who is entering his junior year at Woodward Academy in Georgia, will be at Notre Dame’s cookout day on July 30 according to Irish Breakdown.

“I’ve said it before but the main thing I love about Notre Dame is their emphasis on recruiting me,” Bettis Jr. told Irish Breakdown in the past. “They recognize that I still have other schools pursuing me, and that they still need to recruit me the same way they would anyone else. Them letting me know that they want me for me is something that really stood out to me.”

Bettis is a different player than his old man. The younger Bettis is a wide receiver and stands 6 feet, 2 inches. He holds offers from Notre Dame, Boston College, Arkansas, UConn and UMass and has taken visits to other programs as well.

Notre Dame has two commitments in the 2025 recruiting class: tight end [autotag]Nate Roberts[/autotag] and defensive lineman [autotag]Davion Dixon[/autotag].

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College football recruiting: A top 2025 tight end set to announce commitment

Tight End U!

Could “Tight End U” (that’s Notre Dame for anyone new here) soon be getting their next highly touted prospect at the position?  That’s the hope for Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish as a four-star target they hosted earlier this week has announced his commitment date.

Nate Roberts, a 6-4, 225-pound prospect from Washington, Oklahoma just visited Notre Dame on Tuesday.  On Thursday he announced he’ll be announcing a commitment publicly on Saturday afternoon.

247Sports ranks Roberts as the nation’s No. 55 overall player in 2025 and third-best tight end in the class.  Notre Dame is one of 12 finalists, joining Oregon, Georgia, Baylor, Clemson, Miami, Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, Oklahoma, Auburn, and Wisconsin.

Notre Dame currently has one commitment in the 2025 class – defensive lineman Davion Dixon of Florida.  Will they soon get No. 2?

We’ll all know Saturday at 1 p.m. ET.

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Scout’s view: Notre Dame’s newest commit, 2025 tight end Nate Roberts

Notre Dame fans should be pretty excited about Roberts future

Although we are going to have a wait a few years to see [autotag]Notre Dame[/autotag]’s newest commit [autotag]Nate Roberts[/autotag] don the Blue and Gold, it was still a very big recruiting win for the Irish.

Roberts, will be a junior in high school this fall, his 2025 class still with two more seasons of football to be played at this level. The 6-foot, 4-inch and 230 pound tight end is viewed as one of the top players in the class, 122nd overall and the 5th best at his position according to the 247Sports composite.

There’s plenty to like about the second 2025 Irish commit and here is my scout’s view on what to Roberts brings to the table.

Notre Dame football’s last Oklahoma recruit

OK…L-A-H-O-M-A.

With tight end [autotag]Nate Roberts[/autotag] of Oklahoma making his commitment to Notre Dame known Saturday the 2025 recruiting class doubled in size for the Irish.  Roberts joins defensive lineman [autotag]Davion Dixon[/autotag] of Florida in the now two-member class.

Roberts is also just the second Notre Dame commitment to call the state of Oklahoma home since at least 2000.  The only other with that distinction is former offensive lineman Matt Romine who played with the Irish from 2007-2010.

Romine played in 24 games during his time at Notre Dame, starting three of them in 2010.  This came after playing his high school football at Tulsa Union High School where he helped lead the team to a state championship as a junior.

Romine graduated from Notre Dame in 2011 and transferred to Tulsa to compete in his final year of NCAA eligibility in the 2011 season.

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