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football recruiting notes he wants to get to Notre Dame ��� His interest level is budding so he isn���t ready to pare things down just yet, but he���s looking for a relationship with a coaching staff and a defensive scheme he fits into. Jonathan Lockett 5-11, 170, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei 247Sports Ranking: Ranked as the country���s No.��30 cornerback. Thoughts On Offer: ���I was very surprised. They only offer the best kids in California so I feel honored they offered me. That���s a big out-of-state offer for me.��� The Skinny: 247Sports national writer Justin Hopkins reports that Lockett, who added offers from Arizona State, Oregon and UCLA in the same week, said he���ll travel to South Bend this spring or summer for a visit ��� The two programs sticking out at this time are the Ducks and Bruins. John Smith 6-1, 200, Long Beach (Calif.) Poly 247Sports Ranking: Tabbed as the No. 3 safety in the land and the nation���s No. 16 overall prospect. Thoughts On Offer: ���Right now, my interest in Notre Dame is really high.��� The Skinny: Smith, whose nickname is ���JuJu,��� has a group of five schools that stand out to him ��� Notre Dame, Michigan, USC, UCLA and Ohio State ��� He plans on saving official visits for programs that are further away from home and Notre Dame fits that criteria ��� He���s half Samoan and close friends with California offensive tackle Damien Mama, noting that the pair, plus in-state four-star Tyler Luatua, the nation���s top tight end according to 247Sports, mentioned traveling to South Bend together ��� He plans on waiting until after his senior season to decide. Dylan Sumner-Gardner 6-1, 193, Mesquite (Texas) West 247Sports Ranking: Listed as the country���s No.��12 safety and the No. 158 overall recruit nationally. Thoughts On Offer: ���It���s hard for Notre Dame to recruit me because it���s so far away. Not because of me being interested or anything, but about getting up there to see it.��� The Skinny: Sumner-Gardner originally committed to Clemson last summer, but decommited in January ��� He planned on taking visits first and then decided to give a March 2 pledge to Texas A&M, which was the favorite at the time of the Irish offer. Athlete Long Beach (Calif.) Poly standout John Smith, who is ranked as the No. 3 safety and the No.��16 overall recruit nationally by 247Sports, noted that Notre Dame, Michigan, USC, UCLA and Ohio State currently stand out for him. Photo courtesy 247sports Adoree��� Jackson 5-11, 185, Gardena (Calif.) Junipero Serra 247Sports Ranking: Considered the nation���s No.��4 cornerback and the No. 33 overall prospect in the land. Thoughts On Offer: ���They���re a traditional school and a Catholic school. They���re just a really good option and a place I���m going to be looking hard at.��� The Skinny: Jackson moved from Illinois to California just a year ago, so he���s not locked in to the West Coast ��� The Irish are pursuing him as a defensive back first, but like what he offers on the offensive side of the ball as well. ���