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Sept. 28, 2015 Issue

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FOOTBALL RECRUITING lif.) Clovis West five‑star outside line‑ backer Caleb Kelly (No. 2 recruit in California, and No. 5 linebacker and No. 17 overall prospect in the coun‑ try), who will visit in December, and Orlando (Fla.) Oak Ridge three‑star linebacker Jonathan Jones (No. 17 in‑ side linebacker in the country), who is set for the UMass game Sept. 26. WILL THE STAFF TAKE A SECOND BACK? Notre Dame's running back situation has completely changed in the span of just a few months following the de‑ parture of junior Greg Bryant and the injury to junior Tarean Folston. How‑ ever, it looks like the depleted numbers won't have much of an impact on the recruiting class. The Irish have one running back committed with Brandon (Fla.) IMG Academy three‑star Tony Jones on board. While rumors have circulated that the staff might look to find an‑ other complete back to complement him in the backfield, the plan appears to be to take more of a dynamic option that can also line up in the slot. Lancaster (Calif.) Paraclete four‑star all‑purpose back Melquise Stovall fits that mold. So does Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Cardinal Gibbons three‑star all‑ purpose back Deon McIntosh. Stovall visited for the Texas game and had high praise for the Irish. McIntosh will visit for the USC game. It's not completely out of the ques‑ tion for the Irish to find a more tradi‑ tional back, but right now players like Stovall, McIntosh and Fontana (Calif.) Summit four‑star Damian Alloway are the priority. ✦ Daily Team Coverage Go behind the scenes with exclusive coverage on the Irish throughout the season. Expert Analysis In-depth analysis by our seasoned experts in the field. Recruiting Scoop Breaking news, team and individual rankings, features on every commitment, over 10 years of archived recruiting information. Prospect Videos See all of tomorrow's top Irish prospects in action on our top quality prospect videos. Expert Message Boards Interact with other Notre Dame fans across the country and discuss the state of the Irish. BlueandGold.com Mobile Providing you the best coverage of Notre Dame Football, Basketball, Recruiting and Sports – on the go! BlueAndGold.com Football Recruiting Is HERE!

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