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Oct. 15, 2012 Issue

Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football

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college prospect" (9). Hunter Jr. has always shown prom- ise on the gridiron, but began to break through following an Offensive MVP performance at The Opening in Beaver- ton, Ore., a Nike event that showcases some of the nation's top talent. "Hunter is a very talented all-around receiver prospect because of his back- ground combined with his overall ath- leticism," 247Sports national scouting director Gerry Hamilton said of Notre Dame's 21st verbal commitment after seeing him at the July event. "He can re- ally track the ball in the air, and at times he jumps better than most. His concen- tration in traffic is among the best in the 2013 class at wide receiver." The 247Sports network rates him as young man anywhere in the country," he said. "He's a positive influence on his peers, and he's recognized by the young kids in our community. Person- ally speaking as a father, my 9-year- old son and 6-year-old daughter idolize him, and I couldn't think of a better role model. "He has the capability of being a vo- cal leader, but most of the time he'll lead by example and he does a tremendous job with that. But when it warrants it, he'll come up and speak, and every- one listens. They know he quietly goes about his business. "He's a top-notch student, and he's the No. 30 player in Texas, the coun- try's No. 25 wide receiver and the No. 232 overall prospect in the land. During his junior season, Hunter Jr. posted 43 catches for 749 yards and 11 touchdowns. Through four games in his senior season, he had 20 catches for 441 yards and seven touchdowns. "If you look at his video, he sells him- self," head coach Kent Scott said of his player gaining exposure. "He runs well, he has great hands and he's a very ver- satile player. … He starts both ways for us and is on the kickoff and kickoff re- turn teams. He doesn't come off of the field. … The biggest thing is that he's a tremendous athlete." Putting the number of athletic at- an even better human being." ✦ FILM ANALYSIS away from the defender after the catch … Ad- justs well to the ball and looks the ball into his hands … Boldly goes over the middle to make a play despite being smaller in size … His elusive- ness causes pursuing defenders to miss … Accus- tomed to playing with left-handed quarterback, which is what 2013 signal-caller commit Malik Zaire is … Protects the football well and can make plays from different positions, including lining up at cornerback. Strengths Gets upfield quickly and has the speed to run tributes about the future Irish receiver aside, the Prosper High head coach feels that Notre Dame is getting an even bet- ter person that will represent the uni- versity well. "You're not going to find a better isn't thrown the ball at the end of his route due to the quarterback receiving pressure … Time in a college weight program will add the necessary size to his frame, but he is athletic enough to keep his mobility after doing so … Continued strides in body control and balance could make him an early option, and he has the durability to make him a target used often. Areas To Improve Will work to get more active in space when he — Jason Sapp

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