BY ANDREW IVINS
Thunder and lightning.
That's what Notre Dame hopes to
have in its backfield over the course
of the next few seasons after landing
a commitment from Fort Lauderdale
(Fla.) Cardinal Gibbons three-star all-
purpose back Deon McIntosh Nov. 16.
McIntosh, who became commit
No. 18 for Notre Dame, joins Bradenton
(Fla.) IMG Academy three-star running
back Tony Jones as ball carriers in the
2016 class for the Irish. The two are
viewed as the perfect compliments to
each other given their respective skill
sets.
McIntosh has the ability to get to the
outside and use his explosive speed to
beat a defense. Jones is seen as a more
traditional back that can work between
the tackles and block in the pass game.
"I just think Notre Dame is a perfect
fit for me," McIntosh said. "Just talking
COMMITMENT PROFILE
DEON MCINTOSH
Irish Land Another Running Back
From The Sunshine State
Rivals rates McIntosh, a product of Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Cardinal Gibbons, as a three-star recruit and the
No. 14 all-purpose back in the country.
PHOTO BY ANDREW IVINS
