If you’ve heard Brian Kelly in recent days he’s mentioned he believes Notre Dame can take another step still in terms of their recruiting. He pretty much has stated that they’re in a really good place but can still take it a step further.
One place where they improved recruiting this most recent class was at the running back position where they were able to sign Chris Tyree of Chester, Virginia, the highest rated running back to choose Notre Dame during Kelly’s tenure.
Tyree is participating in the Under Armour All-American Game this Thursday in Orlando where he was selected to be a game captain.
In preparation for Thursday’s event practices have been taking place in Orlando as day two (Monday, 12/30) brought about the annual fastest man competition.
Tyree didn’t disappoint, finishing second by a nose to Arian Smith, a future Georgia Bulldog.
Shocker. Arian Smith is the fastest man at @AllAmericaGame. @GeorgiaFootball signee out of Lakeland (Fla.). Chris Tyree right there, too. pic.twitter.com/s9S2POVZ8w
— John Garcia, Jr. (@JohnGarcia_Jr) December 30, 2019
You don’t win football games by lining up and running 40 yards straight ahead time after time but in a competition this is promising for a player who has plenty of film that shows he’s more than just a sprinter in shoulder pads.
Rivals Recruiting Director Mike Farrell went as far to call Tyree an immediate impact for Notre Dame.
Practices continue Tuesday before Thursday’s game at the same venue Notre Dame just got done beating Iowa State in.