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Notre Dame Football: In Depth Look At 2018 Commits

By Kevin Sinclair

Oct 29, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish react to winning against the Miami Hurricanes at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame defeats Miami 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish react to winning against the Miami Hurricanes at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame defeats Miami 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Notre Dame has one of the best ’18 recruiting classes in the country so far.

The Irish have the #4 ranked 2018 recruiting class in the country thus far.

Let’s look at the 6 talented athlete’s who have given Brian Kelly their pledge.

Phil Jurkovec – QB – 6’5, 190 lbs, – Gibsonia, PA – Pine Richland Prep

Composite Rankings: #29 Overall/#2 DT-QB/#2 PA

When you start your recruiting class with a 5 star/high 4 star dual-threat quarterback, you have to feel good about where things are headed.

Phil Jurkovec committed to Notre Dame on May 16, 2016 over offers from the likes of Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, Penn St., Tennesse and most strong Power 5 programs. Soon after, he was asked about how strong his pledge is to the Irish.

“Unless the Golden Dome falls over, I dont think there is going to be any change.”

Jurkovec tore a ligament in his throwing-hand thumb in a contest against David Adams and Kurt Hinish’s Central Catholic during the 2016 season. He finished the game but was finished for the season.

In his sophomore season and what he played of his junior season, the Army All-American combined for 4,233 yards passing for 32 touchdowns and only 6 interceptions. He also rushed for an amazing 1,731 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Those are eye-popping numbers.

Jurkovec leads the Pine-Richland Prep offense with great control. His footwork, throwing mechanics and ability to keep his eyes down field and throw on the run are extremely advanced for a kid his age.

Jurkovec needs to add a little weight to his slender frame and continue to develop as a passer. That being said, his skill set is very polished and he should arrive at Notre Dame as a quarterback who will get starting consideration as a true freshman.

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