Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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Film Analysis Strengths Drue Tranquill is a versatile athlete with very good speed … His athleticism is what initially caught the eye of the Notre Dame staff … He's a tough, hard-nosed type of player … He will lead by example through his play on the field … His physicality and aggressive nature is hard to match … He's a guy that loves playing the game of football, and it shows through his effort on the field. Areas To Improve He is a "tweener" … He's isn't big enough yet to play middle linebacker for the Irish, and he doesn't have the high-level speed you look for in a safety … He needs to add bulk and strength to his frame … A very hard worker in the weight room … Will likely start out as a special teams athlete in year one. — Tom Loy "He's a coach that I have the utmost respect and admiration for. Our talk couldn't have gone any better. When I visited for camp this summer, he told me that I was very close to getting an offer. "Shortly after I committed to Purdue, I spoke to him, and he let me know I had the offer from them. It was a dream come true, and it showed that he was being honest the whole time. He's really a class act." Notre Dame defensive line coach Mike Elston has been Tranquill's primary recruiter throughout the process. The two have shared a special bond throughout the past few years and the two remained close even when Tranquill pledged his services to Purdue back in July. "Coach Elston was great through-