In recent seasons very few programs have been able to churn out the kind of talent and production at the safety position than what we’ve seen from Notre Dame, and it’s getting better and better. Harrison Smith , Kyle Hamilton and Alohi Gilman are all shining in the NFL, and current star Xavier Watts was named the top defensive player in the country a season ago.
Notre Dame landed a summer commitment from Winston-Salem (N.C.) Mount Tabor star safety JaDon Blair , who is one of the best defenders in the country. Blair earned a Top 50 national grade from Irish Breakdown, and the Notre Dame staff made him a very important prospect for the Irish in this class. Blair has supreme confidence in his ability to excel on and off the field, and he was a valuable ambassador for the coaching staff as they were busy securing a 31-24 victory over the 15th ranked Louisville Cardinals.
Even as he spoke to other recruits, he never took his eyes off the Notre Dame defense and how effective the safeties were in disrupting Jeff Brohm’s offense.