ball player walking the halls, which is
why he's so popular. He's not an 'above
it all' kid," Nazareth Academy head
coach Tim Racki said.
"He's the first one out at practice,
whether it's catching punts or going
over footwork drills. He's always just
looking to improve his game."
That attitude reminds some of former
Irish defensive back Todd Lyght, who is
now the defensive backs coach in South
Bend. Lyght was known throughout
his career as a selfless player that put
the team first. He said when Kelly first
hired him back in February that he was
looking to recruit prospects with that
same type of vision and, according to
Love, that's what made Notre Dame
even more attractive.
"Coach Lyght is a very cool guy,"
Love said. "We talked on the phone [a
few times] and he basically just told
FILM ANALYSIS
Strengths
Has excellent ball skills … Has the ability to break on the ball in the air and make a play on it … Projects
as a cornerback, but has seen time at multiple positions in the secondary … Quick … Makes "football
smart" plays … Physical when he wants to be at the line of scrimmage … Elusive with the ball in his hands
and can double as a returner.
Weaknesses
Back pedal is serviceable, but footwork needs to improve … Has speed, but lacks a top-end burst …
Needs to learn to use his hands to his advantage in coverage when tracking a wide receiver … Good in
coverage, but will need to be better against the run.
— Andrew Ivins
