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Notre Dame Football: The Top 8 States For Recruiting

By Joshua Vowles

November 28, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver C.J. Sanders (9) returns the ball for a touchdown against Stanford Cardinal during the first half at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
November 28, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver C.J. Sanders (9) returns the ball for a touchdown against Stanford Cardinal during the first half at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 12, 2015; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Drue Tranquill (23) lines up against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Drue Tranquill (23) lines up against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

#5 Indiana

  • 6 Players
  • Average Star Rating: 3.66
  • Biggest Loss: Jaylon Smith LB
  • Top Newcomer: NONE

Always the tone of surprise when we think of Indiana as a large producer of football talent. Indiana, after all, is a “basketball” state and the gridiron is supposed to take a back seat to the hardwood. How myth distorts reality. Rivals released a poll that stated that Indiana had the 8th best high school football competition in the country. So, if they have that good of competition, then they should have a good supply of talent for THE in state power.

Justin Brent JuniorAthletestar 4
Drue TranquillJuniorSafetystar 4
Asmar BilalSophomoreLinebackerstar 4
Josh BarajasSophomoreLinebackerstar 4
Mykelti WilliamsSophomoreSafetystar 3
Brandon TiassumSophomoreDefensive Tacklestar 3

Notre Dame failed to grab any talent in this cycle. This was kind of a down year for Indiana, and a few of the top prospects in Fort Wayne decided to head elsewhere without much fight (one is still in limbo after a battery charge). I’m not sure how this will relate to the future of recruiting for Notre Dame in Indiana, but bringing in just 3 players next year will land Indiana near the top of the list again.

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