Slap the Sign
Fansided

Notre Dame Recruiting: Freshman Breakdown – Dillan Gibbons

By Noah Strackbein

Sep 12, 2015; Charlottesville, VA, USA; The Notre Dame Fighting Irish offense lines up against the Virginia Cavaliers defense in the second quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Charlottesville, VA, USA; The Notre Dame Fighting Irish offense lines up against the Virginia Cavaliers defense in the second quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit

Notre Dame football added depth to their guard position with a quality 2017 commit.

Dillan Gibbons: Guard (Clearwater, FL) Clearwater Central Catholic

It took three days for Dillan Gibbons to commit to Notre Dame after being offered. It’s no surprise that he loves the school and they love him. After choosing the Irish over Cincinnati, Illinois, and others, Gibbons became part of the 11th best recruiting class of 2017. He comes to Notre Dame as the 56th best guard in the class and 74th player in the state of Florida.

Gibbons is huge. At 6’4 311 lbs, this offensive guard has proven himself in both aspects of the blocking game. His size and strength allow him to pass protect. For a 300-pound lineman, Gibbons is able to keep his balance and use his legs to hold off defenders on the inside.

Must Read: Freshman Breakdown: Joshua Lugg

In the run game, Gibbons is able to drive players back and create holes by moving defenders where he pleases. For someone of his size, Gibbons is surprisingly quick. He has to capability to pull and get around the edge, using his strength to knock defenders off balance and proceed down the field.

In the weight room, Gibbons is an animal. What makes him so special is his strength. For an 18-year-old kid, Gibbons is 311 lbs of muscle and uses that to his advantage. He uses his hands to control defenders, but most of his success comes from moving defensive linemen with bursts.

Projection

Gibbons comes into Notre Dame at a great time. Right now, he can immediately jump into the battle for right guard. The chances of him getting the start during his freshman year are slim, but it leaves him with four years of competing with playing time.

He probably won’t be redshirts his first year, especially if he’s competing for the starting job. If he can work as hard as he did in high school and build his technique, Gibbons should get his chance to make a name for himself at Notre Dame.

Next: Freshman Breakdown: Avery Davis

He has the size and the ability to be a starting guard for the Irish. He needs a year or two to develop, but once he’s sculpted he will be one of the favorites to be one of the five linemen.

Check out Dillan Gibbons’ 247 profile and Rivals profile.

Home/Football Recruiting