Notre Dame Secures Commitment from Safety John Gay III Amidst Recruiting Changes
Notre Dame beats out SEC schools for safety target
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Notre Dame has successfully recruited three-star safety John Gay III from Hollywood, Florida, after he chose the Fighting Irish over several SEC schools. Gay's commitment boosts Notre Dame's recruiting class to eighth nationally, with a strong lineup of prospects.
- 01John Gay III commits to Notre Dame, previously decommitted from Notre Dame to UCLA.
- 02He chose Notre Dame over SEC schools like Florida and Ole Miss.
- 03Gay is ranked the No. 831 overall player and No. 91 safety in the Rivals rankings.
- 04Notre Dame's recruiting class is now ranked No. 8 in the country.
- 05Seven out of nine of Notre Dame's commits are four-star prospects.
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Notre Dame has secured a commitment from three-star safety John Gay III, who hails from Hollywood, Florida, and plays for Chaminade-Madonna Prep. This comes shortly after Gay decommitted from Notre Dame and switched his commitment to the UCLA Bruins. He chose the Fighting Irish over several notable programs, including the Florida Gators, Syracuse Orange, and Ole Miss Rebels. Gay is recognized as the No. 831 overall player and No. 91 safety in the Rivals rankings. In the previous season, he contributed significantly to his high school team, recording 32 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, one interception, and three pass breakups. His commitment enhances Notre Dame's recruiting efforts, positioning them with the No. 8 recruiting class nationally, which includes seven four-star prospects.
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John Gay III's commitment strengthens Notre Dame's football program and enhances their recruiting strategy, potentially attracting more top-tier talent.
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