Notre Dame Football: Three 2022 targets that could commit next

By Blake Soffa | Apr 28, 2021

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 01: Head coach Brian Kelly and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players run on the field during player introductions before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at AT&T Stadium on January 01, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31-14. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

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Notre Dame Football: Three 2022 targets that could commit next

Holden Staes, TE, Westminster School

If I had to choose one prospect that I would put money on to be the next Notre Dame commit, it would be Holden Staes. Quite frankly, I am surprised he has not given his verbal pledge to the Irish yet, as he is a perfect fit for this program, adding to a talented group at the tight end position.

The Georgia standout was previously a Penn State commit who, after de-committing, has been favorited to land with the Irish for quite some time. He has a very good relationship with offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, as well as tight ends coach John McNulty, and the staff is talking to him on a daily/weekly basis.

With the recent de-committment of TE Jack Nickel, there is clearly an expectation that the tight end position void will be filled for this class. This should only speed this recruitment up and I would not be surprised if Staes makes his decision very shortly.

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