Notre Dame Football Recruiting: Top 5 Targets
By Andrew Hall
Thomas Holley–DT–Brooklyn, New York (Abraham Lincoln)
Notre Dame fans have gone overboard on the necessity of landing another Louis Nix type player. His type of frame is not typically available at the high school level. Additionally, Notre Dame has players who could definitely move into the role that is occupied by Nix now. Tony Springmann, Eddie Vanderdoes and Sheldon Day are all candidates to fill in when Nix leaves. However, Notre Dame can sign a player who could develop in an excellent Defensive Tackle and Nose Guard.
Thomas Holley is one of these players. Holley hails from the same school as current Notre Dame Linebacker Ishaq Williams. Holley would be a bit of project but he has offers from all major programs including Alabama, Notre Dame and Ohio State. He has only played football for one year but has the size to be successful.