USAFA03_HUGENDFAN 242 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Keeping the TE U alive with another 4-star TE from Milton GA. Welcome Jack Nickel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tneun89 1,026 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 247 Composite: 4-star, #276 overall, #12 TE 247: 3-star, #24 TE Rivals: 3-star, NR Offers: Boston College, Colorado, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Maryland, Miami, Michigan State, NC State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, South Carolina, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, Wisconsin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Irish 205 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Another great for for ND on the field and in the classroom. He "gets" what makes ND the special place it is and will excel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKCIrish99 3 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Great to hear! Tight end U continues. Welcome to Notre Dame Jack Nickel!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrown_9999 1,070 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 247 Composite: 4-star, #276 overall, #12 TE 247: 3-star, #24 TE Rivals: 3-star, NR Offers: Boston College, Colorado, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Maryland, Miami, Michigan State, NC State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, South Carolina, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, Wisconsin Given that he does not have offers from in-state Georgia, Clemson, Ohio St., or Alabama, is he a notch below what ND ("Tight End U") should expect for a TE? I have no idea as to Jack's ability/potential, just noticed the lack of offers from those four elite recruiting schools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golson5 176 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Given that he does not have offers from in-state Georgia, Clemson, Ohio St., or Alabama, is he a notch below what ND ("Tight End U") should expect for a TE? I have no idea as to Jack's ability/potential, just noticed the lack of offers from those four elite recruiting schools Of course you did, wouldnt expect anything else from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tneun89 1,026 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Given that he does not have offers from in-state Georgia, Clemson, Ohio St., or Alabama, is he a notch below what ND ("Tight End U") should expect for a TE? I have no idea as to Jack's ability/potential, just noticed the lack of offers from those four elite recruiting schools I think he is a good TE prospect but not elite. The upside is clear though - he has great size (6’4, 230lb 16-year old) and decent athleticism - he competed in Georgia’s highest class (I believe 7A is the highest) as a sophomore. But he’s not on the same level as Kmet, Alize Mack, Brock Wright (consensus Top 100 player). FWIW, Georgia and Ohio State have expressed interest but just haven’t offered. Maybe those offers come in the future - who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrown_9999 1,070 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 I think he is a good TE prospect but not elite. The upside is clear though - he has great size (6’4, 230lb 16-year old) and decent athleticism - he competed in Georgia’s highest class (I believe 7A is the highest) as a sophomore. But he’s not on the same level as Kmet, Alize Mack, Brock Wright (consensus Top 100 player). FWIW, Georgia and Ohio State have expressed interest but just haven’t offered. Maybe those offers come in the future - who knows. Interesting that Georgia has offered 7 other TEs for 2022 including 3 from the state of Georgia. Ohio St has offered 4 other TEs for 2022 including 2 from the state of Georgia. Hopefully, ND's coaching staff is better at evaluating talent than those two schools and BK has found an undervalued sleeper in Nickel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big23Head 2,431 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">100% Committed to The University of Notre Dame!! Go Irish!! ☘️☘️ <a href=" ">@CoachBrianKelly</a> <a href=" ">@CoachJ_Mc</a> <a href=" ">@T_Rees11</a> <a href=" ">@BrianPolian</a> <a href="https://t.co/77zIETilLp">pic.twitter.com/77zIETilLp</a></p>— Jack Nickel (@JackNickel86) <a href=" ">July 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notre Dame's 2022 recruiting class is up to two. <a href=" ">@JamieUyeyama</a> takes a look at TE Jack Nickel. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GIFs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GIFs</a><a href="https://t.co/DNSwifL1TC">https://t.co/DNSwifL1TC</a></p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href=" ">July 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big23Head 2,431 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2022 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> TE commit Jack Nickel (<a href=" ">@JackNickel86</a>) flashing the big mits. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a> <a href="https://t.co/DlfhzavzG1">pic.twitter.com/DlfhzavzG1</a></p>— Mike Singer (@Rivals_Singer) <a href=" ">August 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big23Head 2,431 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href=" ">@NDFootball</a> commit <a href=" ">@JackNickel86</a> with the score <br><br>Milton is scoring in bunches here on its first few drives.<br><br>4:10 left in first <a href=" ">@MiltonEagles_FB</a> 21<a href=" ">@WoodstockFtball</a> 7 <a href="https://t.co/lfXRwbI9KU">pic.twitter.com/lfXRwbI9KU</a></p>— Patrick O'Shea (@Patrick_J_OShea) <a href=" ">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tneun89 1,026 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 He just de-committed from ND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tneun89 1,026 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) ND in good shape for Eli Raridon and Holden Staes. Edited April 13, 2021 by tneun89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishrush 60 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Just saw that. I am guessing we have better options? Is his low ranking just a factor of COVID, or is that about right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golson5 176 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Staes and Raridon, come on down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpatch 149 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Hope this doesn't come across as sour grapes b/c I hold no grudges and wish this kid the best, buuuuuut... ...I have no idea why you wouldn't jump at the chance to play TE at ND. Of all the positions during the Kelly era, this one seems like the most sure-fire path to the next level. Seems like every starter has made that leap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Fence 166 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) I like this development if it opens up space for the legacy Rairdon (who probably has more upside) while we chase Staes. If I were McNulty, I'd even consider arm wrestling Elston for using Agu at TE. Edited April 13, 2021 by D Fence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golson5 176 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 2 hours ago, soulpatch said: Hope this doesn't come across as sour grapes b/c I hold no grudges and wish this kid the best, buuuuuut... ...I have no idea why you wouldn't jump at the chance to play TE at ND. Of all the positions during the Kelly era, this one seems like the most sure-fire path to the next level. Seems like every starter has made that leap. Because we want Staes and Raridon at tight end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synoptico 342 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Dont believe it is 100% his decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangeruss 6 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 15 hours ago, tneun89 said: He just de-committed from ND. good. ND is TE-U and I never understood why ND offered him so early, much better prospects out there that ND should be targeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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