The Notre Dame football team looked like it had slipped out of contender status but it could have new life with its top WR target.
Just when I thought I was out, Derek Meadows has drawn me back in. The Bishop Gorman wide receiver appeared to be leaning towards a couple of SEC schools, suggesting Notre Dame football was no longer in the running.
However, recent developments indicate that the Fighting Irish might be back in the race. At the very least, they have gained more time to convince the 4-star wideout that South Bend is the best destination for him.
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Meadows initially planned to announce his commitment on Saturday, July 13. However, on Thursday night, the wide receiver pushed that date back by a week, giving Notre Dame football another chance to compete for his commitment.
Notre Dame Back in the Race for 4-Star WR Derek Meadows
“I’m looking at a lot of things with these schools,” Meadows said recently. “But I know they’ve got to have a great quarterback to throw the ball, they have to have a great education, and great leaders. Overall, I’m finding the best fit for me and my future.”
Notre Dame certainly checks the box for having a great quarterback. While Meadows won’t be playing with Riley Leonard, he could catch passes in South Bend from CJ Carr or Deuce Knight. Steven Angeli and Kenny Minchey might still be around as well. It appears the Irish have communicated this to Meadows, getting their foot back in the door.
Marcus Freeman and several other coaches reportedly spoke with the 4-star prospect’s family on Tuesday night, convincing Derek Meadows to delay his commitment date.
It’s unlikely that the extra week will lead to another visit or anything drastic, but it does provide more time for Notre Dame to talk to him and potentially sway him away from LSU, who had taken the lead.
The Notre Dame football team is back in contention, with some speculation that they may even be leading again. This would be a remarkable turnaround, especially considering the coaching staff’s previous struggles in landing wide receiver targets.
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