Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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Purdue's Loss Is Notre Dame's Gain By Tom Loy F ort Wayne (Ind.) Carroll athlete Drue Tranquill never hid the fact that he was extremely interested in playing for Notre Dame. The 6-2, 215-pound recruit has been to countless Fighting Irish games and has cheered for the program for many years. commitment profile Drue Tranquill On Nov. 19, a longtime dream came true when the four-star in-state prospect decommitted from Purdue and pledged to Notre Dame. "I've earnestly sought the peace of God throughout this process because in no way am I inclined to make such a tough decision on my own," Tranquill said in discussing his college decision. "I've prayed about this decision for three months now, and He has finally given me peace about the decision. "I've been blessed to have the opportunities these great universities have extended me. Both Purdue and Notre Dame are great schools, and my decision is in no way demeaning to Purdue University. I love that school, the coaches and everything they stand for. "In the end, I'm going to the University of Notre Dame for faith, family, football and an education. I'm honored to be considered by these two great institutions and will be forever grateful." Tranquill made the call to Notre 247Sports lists Tranquill as a four-star prospect, the No. 22 safety in the nation and the No. 4 player in Indiana. photo courtesy 247sports Dame head coach Brian Kelly late at night Nov. 18 and let him know that he was going to announce for the Irish the following day. While it was a very difficult decision to make, Tranquill said his conversation with the leader of the Notre Dame football program put him at ease. "Telling Coach Kelly personally meant a lot me," Tranquill noted.