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side linebacker/defensive end Alqua- din Muhammad has been keeping his primary focus on his team, which is the top-ranked squad in the state according to MaxPreps.com. However, he can't help but look ahead and devise post-sea- son visit plans to the schools he's target- ing. "The schools I'm Ramsey (N.J.) Don Bosco Prep out- Has Irish In Strong Position Top-100 Defender PREP PROFILES fense has been rolling. They've looked good out there." A connection he has in South Bend is ALQUADIN MUHAMMAD ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ Don Bosco Prep Ramsey, N.J. definitely taking offi- cials to are Alabama and Notre Dame," the 6-4, 230-pound four-star player said, adding that his announcement could take place at the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio Jan. 5. "I'll definitely probably take one to Michigan." Other programs that the touted de- 247Sports Ranking: No. 4 player in New Jersey, No. 6 strongside defensive end nationally and No. 86 overall prospect in the land Class: 2013 Status: Offered Position: Defensive End Ht.: 6-4 • Wt.: 230 40-yard dash: 4.65 freshman safety Elijah Shumate, who is also a Don Bosco Prep alumnus. "My boy loves it out there," Muham- mad continued. "It's a great place to be at and a great place to gradu- ate from. When you speak about Notre Dame, Notre Dame speaks for itself. I really don't have to say too much about the school." Notre Dame fender has interest in include Colorado, Miami, Oregon and USC. Muhammad may have a team-first mentality, but he had to deal with ru- mors of being a "silent commit" to the Irish in the month of October. "Those are just rumors, but I'm highly but he's looking forward to the first in- person impression when he gets to the campus, which the Irish may try to co- ordinate to coincide with the football awards banquet in December — a gath- ering of sorts for the prospects commit- ted to the 2013 recruiting class. Muhammad hasn't made any deci- has yet to host the New Jersey native, interested in them," he admitted. "I have a good relationship with [defen- sive coordinator] Bob Diaco. … It's a great place. "I'm a defensive guy, and their de- feeling comfortable for four years," he said. "You're making a decision that will play a big role in the rest of your life." — Jason Sapp and Steve Wiltfong sions just yet, but the Irish remain in a strong position based on what he's look- ing for in a program. "It's about building relationships and