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What Happens if Notre Dame Misses on Another Star Tight End This Cycle?
- Wiltfong projects Malik Howard to commit to Tennessee, impacting Notre Dame’s tight end plans in 2027.
- Notre Dame has only one tight end commitment in the 2027 cycle despite a top-3 class ranking.
- Notre Dame previously landed Titus Hawk, but has missed on several other major targets this cycle.
- Steve Wiltfong’s predictions are viewed as highly reliable within the recruiting community.
- Nick Shepkowski provides quick thoughts, underscoring the likelihood of changes in Howard’s recruitment.
- Notre Dame’s 2027 class currently has 18 commitments with room to adjust at tight end.
- Ian Premer is expected to contribute this fall, providing depth at tight end despite recruitment uncertainty.
- The article frames Notre Dame’s tight end recruitment as a 'first world college football problem' for coach Marcus Freeman.
- The piece notes other targets, including Cooper Terwilliger, Seneca Driver, and Jaxon Dollar, as examples of Notre Dame missing at tight end.
- The article highlights that the 2027 cycle’s top tight end target could end up elsewhere according to Wiltfong.
- Notre Dame’s recruiting strategy may shift toward other positions while continuing to pursue Howard.
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