{"id":53758,"date":"2024-05-29T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/?p=53758"},"modified":"2024-05-29T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T16:00:00","slug":"newsstand-the-athletic-re-ranks-2020-notre-dame-recruiting-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/newsstand-the-athletic-re-ranks-2020-notre-dame-recruiting-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsstand: The Athletic re-ranks 2020 Notre Dame recruiting class"},"content":{"rendered":"

After four college seasons, the book is nearly closed on Notre Dame\u2019s 2020 recruiting class. Only five players remain, although four \u2014 safety Xavier Watts<\/a><\/strong>, defensive tackle Rylie Mills<\/a><\/strong>, Vyper Jordan Botelho<\/a><\/strong> and offensive tackle Tosh Baker<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 are projected 2024 starters.<\/p>\n

In his re-ranking of each school\u2019s 2020 class<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 based on a scoring system that awarded 0-5 points to each player depending on what they accomplished \u2014 The Athletic\u2019s Max Olson<\/strong> slotted the Irish at 12th. Georgia, Alabama, Michigan, Ohio State, Missouri, Iowa, Clemson, TCU, Texas, LSU and Tulane were the programs ranked higher.<\/p>\n

The headliner of Notre Dame\u2019s class of 2020, both at the time and in hindsight, was tight end Michael Mayer<\/a><\/strong>. He broke several records in his prolific three-year career.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis class might not be considered one of the strongest of the Brian Kelly era at Notre Dame, but it still helped the Irish win a lot of games,\u201d Olson wrote. \u201cMayer quickly emerged as one of college football\u2019s best tight ends, becoming a two-time All-American and a second-round draft pick. Watts enjoyed an incredible breakout season as a Nagurski Award winner and unanimous All-American in 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Olson\u2019s full story, click here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Notre Dame tweets of the day<\/h2>\n

One of the greatest to ever don the blue and gold, in any sport.<\/p>\n

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2x National Champion
3x Tewaaraton Finalist
2024 ACC Offensive POY
2024 ACC Tournament Champion
All-time points leader in Notre Dame’s program history<\/p>\n

What a career in South Bend for Pat Kavanagh @NDlacrosse<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/B0GH2QI0SF<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 ESPN (@espn) May 28, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Since the start of 2023, Tyler Buchner<\/a><\/strong> has been on quite a journey.<\/p>\n

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Tyler Buchner has had a wild 18 months:<\/p>\n

Named MVP of 2022 Gator Bowl as Notre Dame QB
Transfers to Alabama & member of 2024 Rose Bowl team
Transfers back to Notre Dame to play lacrosse
Wins 2024 lacrosse national title pic.twitter.com\/KqWI8doZnk<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 College Sports Only (@CollegeSportsO) May 27, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n

The future of Notre Dame\u2019s offense:<\/p>\n

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Notre Dame commits Will Black and Deuce Knight at the On3 Elite Series https:\/\/t.co\/gJCD6LzI4V<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/70j1vqU5sl<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mike Singer (@MikeTSinger) May 28, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Quote of the day<\/h2>\n

\u201cI think that whole family, the competitive drive that they have is really unique. And it\u2019s not just on game days. It\u2019s competitive drive to get better. So they\u2019re working on their skills. They\u2019re working on all the things that you need to do to be a great player. It\u2019s the competitive drive that knows that in a game like this you\u2019re not going to be able to do it by yourself so you better bring everybody along with you and they do that on an everyday basis.<\/p>\n

It would be hard to overstate the impact that the Kavanagh family has had on our program, in all honesty, and Pat and Chris, the past couple of years: We\u2019re sitting here, right?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Notre Dame head men\u2019s lacrosse coach Kevin Corrigan<\/strong> on the Kavanagh brothers<\/em><\/p>\n

Headlines of the day<\/h2>\n

The Gold Standard: Expert insight on three key Fighting Irish targets<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Hey Horka! What does the House settlement mean for Fighting Irish football?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Top-100 safety JaDon Blair has commitment date set, ready for next official visits<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

95 days until Notre Dame football: Recapping Jordan Faison\u2019s two-sport freshman year<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

What they\u2019re saying about Notre Dame men\u2019s lacrosse winning back-to-back national titles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Everything Irish head coach Kevin Corrigan said after national title win No. 2<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Three things I\u2019m wondering as Notre Dame football enters key recruiting stretch<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

What back-to-back Notre Dame national titles mean to the Kavanagh brothers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

On3\u2019s Steve Wiltfong predicts Notre Dame football to land commitment from key recruiting target<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

M<\/strong><\/a>en\u2019s basketball roster reset: Who\u2019s in, who\u2019s out and who\u2019s back for the Irish 2024-25<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Notre Dame men\u2019s basketball 2024-25 roster tiers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Lucky Charms: Fighting Irish recruiting intel from On3 Elite Series<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Six 2026 recruits who I could see committing to Notre Dame football<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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