I'm thankful for even being in it. Michigan is still down at 2 percent but the Wolverines are rising ever so slightly and could rise a lot more after the QB visits Ann Arbor this weekend. So, him taking the top off and being creative -I loved the receivers. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll College Football and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Shortly after Carrs time at the Irish Invasion event at Notre Dame, it was announced that he will make his public commitment on Thursday this week. Moore showed an advanced feel for throwing players open going back to his sophomore season. I don't think the significance of landing him can really be understatedfor the Irish., If Notre Dame lands five-star quarterback Dante Moore, I think the entire country would take notice. They also have playmakers there. LSU now has a 23-percent chance of getting Moore according to the On3 prediction machine, while Oregon is up at 17 percent. Irish receiver Lorenzo Styles also impressed Moore at practice as the two had a conversation the night before and then the sophomore receiver did exactly what he said he would do the next day. He still has a bit of an under-developed frame that is going to take off when he gets into a college strength program. According to Chad Simmons of On3, Moore is said to be getting worn down by the recruiting process and could make a commitment by mid-spring. I call him a dude. Detroit King quarterback Dante Moore warms up before action against Detroit Cass Tech in the Public School League championship game Saturday, October 17, 2020. Couldn't wait for Moore if Carr was willing to pull the trigger, even if that hurts us with Moore. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: multimedia | For years, the program has been trying to shed the stigma . The Michigan native isnt rushing into a decision and hes very engaged with the process in hopes of choosing the perfect fit. Moore is a special player that has all the desired tools for an elite quarterback, which includes an incredibly high football IQ, proven production, character and he's a winner. Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! I would never talk bad about Notre Dame. Notre Dame is still pursuing 5-star EDGE Samuel MPemba, but predictions for Georgia for MPemba were placed earlier today. If Notre Dame wasnt taking Carrs commitment, it would still be recruiting Moore. If Moore does choose Notre Dame, he will be the highest ranked quarterback prospect to pick Notre Dame since Dayne Christ (No. By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial. 13 nationally) back in the 2008 recruiting class. 3 quarterback in America and No. In the meantime, he took visits to Oregon, LSU, Miami, and Michigan. Rosow is reporting that Notre Dame 2024 quarterback commit, C.J. When Dillingham went to Oregon, Notre Dame was still my number one, but then I actually went out to see Oregon and what the future was going to be there and Oregon really caught my eye and went on top. My main piecethough was coach Dillingham. I saw the vision. I'm not saying it was thestaff that's coached them but Justin Herbert, Marcus Mariota and other quarterbacks I've watched all my life and seeing what they did. "As a quarterback, if you chose that school, they'll build an offense around you. He is going to be very prepared and is talented enough to do that. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. But right now, the one thing Notre Dame football doesnt seem to have is momentum. If the Detroit native does end up picking the Irish, it would be Marcus Freemans most important to date, maybe for a while and thats saying something., Having seen what Notre Dame has brought in at quarterback position over the past few cycles, I think an argument could certainly be made that he has the highest ceiling of the bunch and that he could be the quarterback that gets the Irish past an Alabama or a Georgia. 1 player in the state of Michigan. For the past 4 months, there has been an extremely high level of optimism about Moore, with some even speculating that Moore has already given a silent commitment. And there is reason for Notre Dame to be concerned and not just about Michigan but also Texas A&M. Unlike quarterback, where the Irish have no 2023 commits, the Irish are stocked with one of the best defensive line classes in the country already committed. I also think it is significant for Notre Dame to land a player from the Detroit Public School League. He was saying probably one of the biggest things he was doing was making things greater facility-wise for the football team, building everything and expand everything out, Moore said. But the fact is, the Wolverines never made Carr a priority. The two-day visit was actually a great visit and all that. If Notre Dame lands Dante Moore, I think thats a recruiting win that could take a program from playoff contender to National Title contender. So Notre Dame football fans celebrated when CJ Carr started trending with expert projections to the Irish and then when he said he would announce Thursday night. On Sunday, another Crystal Ball prediction was cast, and this time it was from Tom Loy. But you almost have to think Carr got assurances that Moore wouldnt be part of the 2023 class. Join the Irish Breakdown community! In three seasons as a high school starter, Moore has passed for 5,992 yards, completed 70% of his passes and tossed 82 touchdown passes while being picked off just nine times. I put in a new 247Sports #CrystalBall prediction and its a big one.I have #NotreDame eventually landing a commitment from class of 2024 five-star quarterback CJ Carr.Story: https://t.co/4SDKX36gE5@247Sports pic.twitter.com/hJU4KRXwzv. You get brand new uniforms every game. Make no mistake about it Notre Dame went all-in on Moore, seemingly held a significant lead compared to everyone else and appears to have lost. On Monday, Irish Illustrated spoke with Moore to get some clarity on what occurred between him and Notre Dame. Yet, Moore hasnt visited South Bend since March. Notre Dame is a program Moore will likely take an official to despite the recent trip and proximity to Detroit. 3. michigan state football recruiting 2023 Notre Dame has a shot . ", "When Notre Dame was trying to recruit other quarterbacks, I said all great things to the guys. Moore made the announcement on ESPN's SportsCenter and chose Oregon over several other high-profile schools, including LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame and Texas A&M. Moore is considered the No. If youre a Notre Dame backer, you should be hoping for everything to go well over the next day-and-a-half, and that Marcus Freeman and Tommy Rees can soon close the deal on an elite talent from Michigan. Like I said, I don't have anything planned yet. On top of the traits, Moores a winner and what some would call a gamer. He's out of Detroit and while Michigan is heavily in the mix, Notre Dame football. "A lot of the programs nowadays are basically RPO type of teams, Moore told ISD, 247 and Rivals. Jurrion Dickey, Ashton Cozart, all those guys. When coach Freeman took the job, coming as the defensive coordinator, I knew that he was gonna be a great guy, especially him playing football at Ohio State and him going to the NFL. Odds & lines subject to change. Keep an eye on things, but I wouldn't . He processes reads quickly and shows exceptional anticipation for his age. College football is many months away but as the summer months approach, we predicted the Pac-12's order of finish. The Detroit King prospect ranks eighth overall according to the On3 consensus rankings and is the fourth-ranked quarterback. It has everything to do with Moore. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. All Smiles 2024 All-American CJ Carr (@13Cjcarr) chopping it up with Notre Dames @Marcus_Freeman1 #AllAmericanBowl pic.twitter.com/sVzVJBFRao. At the same time though, if Dante Moore turns out to be as great as well all think, Notre Dame football could end up with its own regret. So, let's take a look at a simple question What if Notre Dame lands five-star quarterback Dante Moore? It was a wild recruitment and then left a lot of unanswered questions for Fighting Irish fans. Is Notre Dame Football coming for PRIMEs offensive coordinator? They talked to me, asked my input, then they talk to their families and then things happen. 4 quarterback ESPN: . If you just added those 4 players to the other 11 Notre Dame commitments, the class would be good enough to finish 9th in the 247 Composite Team Rankings from 2022. Five-star quarterback Dante Moore of Martin Luther King in Detroit arrived on Notre Dames campus for a two-day visit. 2 overall player nationally per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. Things were going on around that time and I was trying to keep communication open with them. 2023 Martin Luther King (Mich.) quarterback Dante Moore didnt go through the motions during Saturday's Elite 11 workout in Ohio as the composite five-star prospect was sharp and engaged while also making sure he kept the atmosphere light. I am struggling to think of one they have gotten outside of Jerome Bettis and certainly not at quarterback. Detroit (Mich.)Martin Luther King five-star quarterback Dante Moore is arguably the top overall signal-caller in the class of 2023. Moore has other elite tools that make him a special thrower of the football. There was talk of a silent commitment, an incredible visit to South Bend, offensive coordinator Tommy Reesand head coach Marcus Freeman securing theirtop priority at the position, and then all that ended. TE Duce Robinson 26. It's probably one of the smartest schools in the world and to be honest, probably is the smartest school in the world. It has taken some big swings but came up empty each time. Now a crystal ball prediction from one of the best at making them is out and its more bad news for Notre Dames pursuit. Marcus Freeman and Tommy Rees are dead serious about signing 5-Star quarterbacks and will continue to recruit their asses off. SAN ANTONIO At one point in his recruitment, there were strong indications that Detroit (Mich.) King five-star quarterback Dante Moore was headed to play for the University of Notre Dame. 102 in the high school football NIL rankings. Dante Moore, who the Irish have been fading for since the commitment of CJ Carr, and Jason Moore, who the Irish were thought to be the leaders for at the beginning of the week, both announced. 8. Heck, it may not end up being correct (although I wouldnt bet on that), but a talent like Moore seemingly being in the grasp of Notre Dame but getting away is a painful miss. There isn't anything you need a quarterback to do with his arm that Moore doesn't do at a high level. In the spring, the 5-star QB for 2023 was thought to be a heavy Notre Dame lean, if not on commit watch, but as his recruitment lingered, Notre Dames chances kept fading. Notre Dame already has a stellar 2023 recruiting class ranked atop the 247Sports composite team rankings. Gambling problem? Moore has an NIL Valuation of $39,000, which ranks No. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. That is why the staff was willing to take a 2024 quarterback commit before Moore decided. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports has given his crystal ball projection for Moore to end up at Oregon. Well, not in terms of a commitment but in his physically being in South Bend the next two days for a visit. 247Sports' Chris Singletary examines what it will take for Notre Dame to have success in 2022 as well as sustain their top class in 2023, which in large part depends on the decision of 5-star QB . And yes, the Martin Luther King star also understands the importance of his commitment to that school's recruiting class. #GoBlue, The latest: https://t.co/1CvgiO0KH3 pic.twitter.com/qfv3sxZ54I, TheWolverine.com (@TheWolverineOn3) May 17, 2022. When you go there, they'll fix everything for you.". However, the Fighting Irish, led by offensive coordinator Tommy Rees and head coach Marcus Freeman, have generated some buzz over the past few months and continue to do all they can to put themselves in a good position to land him. They have great facilities. Even if he's not an immediate starter, he is going to push that room and be a positive presence. He'd be the fourth highest rated player to commit to Notre Dame since 2000 . Notre Dames recruitment of 5-Star quarterback Dante Moore has taken on a life of its own. 1 receiver in America in Carnell Tate, but he has connections to many other top prospects as well. "Harbaugh is an NFL guy," Mr . He was breaking it all down. How accurate is Wiltfong usually? While its been assumed for a couple of weeks now that Moore would likely not be in Notre Dames class of 2023, the silver lining here is that Moore doesnt appear to be headed to either LSU or Michigan. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2 overall player nationally per the 247Sports. And for the Irish to come into Michigan and get a recruit of his caliber would be major from any angle. This is a young quarterback with special arm talent. Michigan prioritize Carr in that way and it lost him because of that. Moore isn't just my top quarterback on the Notre Dame board, he's currently my top overall quarterback in the entire 2023 class. A Moore commitment would likely be the shake that could have an avalanche follow. For officials and everything, I'm pretty sure they're going to give the best treatment for everybody.". I'm just trying to enjoy it all.". People don't understand our bond, it's crazy. This, of course, created a lot of excitement by fans of the Irish, and disappointment by fans of the Skunkbears. There is some really good news coming for Notre Dame football fans on Thursday as the Fighting Irish are going to land the commitment of five-star QB CJ Carr, who happens to be the grandson of Lloyd Carr, the former national title-winning Michigan coach. 6 overall - No. So when they asked me questions, I always kept it real with them. I'm gonna keep it real. So maybe from Notre Dames perspective, the writing was on the wall. Carr the grandson of Lloyd Carr to commit to Notre Dame this week. I prayed over it. Assuming reclassifying is off the table, look for Notre Dame to explore new 2023 quarterback offers if Moore does not select the Irish tomorrow. This latest visit by Dante Moore is a perfect opportunity for Jim Harbaugh to re-assert himself in this recruitment and thats the one thing that can make a big difference from a Michigan perspective. 12 . Being up North, we've got money and all that but not all the money in the world, so I can't take an unofficial anywhere I go since of how money and everything is. I'm not saying I cut off all ties with them then, but I was keeping it open with them and letting them know how everything was going. The official visits will be important to watch but the Aggies are big-time when it comes to NIL and they have been reeling in tons of five-star prospects. Your email address will not be published. At my high school, that's basically what I'm doing. Moore has done his research and is confident hell have playmakers around him regardless of which school ends up signing him. Big picture, if Moore is everything I think he is as a player, truly one of the nations elite and an absolute gamer when the lights are on, this moves the needle and puts Notre Dame that much closer to putting the Irish over the top as a true National Championship contender for years to come.". Notre Dame was long considered the leader for Moore. You have the sun beaming on it and it was just crazy. At some point after that, I was getting out to see different places. Nick Shepkowski. I'm proud of him. The NFL flirtation of Harbaugh didnt help and neither did Josh Gattis leaving for Miami, who is also listed as fourth right now according to the prediction machine. I gotta get my whole family on board, so I gotta take advantage of the opportunities.". The Irish could pursue some other defensive ends later in the cycle, but as of now, there arent any other ends that Notre Dame is at least publicly pursuing at the moment. Not only does he have a relationship with the No. ", "The quarterbacks that have went through the program of Oregon. Experts felt the Irish led before and after Moore wrapped his official visits, but on Monday, 247 Sports Tom Loy predicted that Moore would land at Ohio State. Please check your email for a confirmation. More surprising this week was the news that defensive end Jason Moore appears headed to Ohio State. It doesnt take Madame Blavatsky like powers to read the tea leaves here we should probably expect C.J. Assuming Wiltfong ends up being correct, well left to wonder what Notre Dame does at quarterback this cycle. Your Emperors article about needing Moore is aging beautifully (Greg Flammangs words not mine). Hes ranked 23rd overall in the 2024 class (On3), is 6-foot-4 and his recruitment was going national with offers from not just Michigan, but Alabama, LSU, and Georgia, among many others. https://fightingirishwire.usatoday.com/2022/06/24/dante-moore-college-football-oregon-michigan-notre-dame/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Click on the link below for more. OL Alex Birchmeier +1220. Of the nine commitments, only two play offense. When I commit to a school, I would never have the decision of flipping or whatever I do. Its wrong to say it has nothing to do with Carr. The Wolverines feel they have better options than Carr at QB and that includes Moore, as well as Jadyn Davis. but Carr and his family aren't in the same class as a Dante Moore, for example. For Michigan, its always been about Moore and they are willing to wait for him. Dante Moore on his strong bond with Notre Dame. Rees and Moore had a different conversation. 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