Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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fensive tackle Enoch Smith Jr. has had his sights on the Irish ever since camping at and being offered by Notre Dame in late June. He had an opportu- nity to see the Irish play in person when the team traveled to Soldier Field for its 41-3 victory over Mi- ami. "It was a great Chicago Mount Carmel junior de- game and a great experience," the 6-3, 270-pound four-star player said. "I loved how they came and played in my home- town and dominated Miami. They showed their explosive- ness on offense and their ability to march up and down the field with ease. and was imposing their will on Miami. They were a force to be reckoned with. At times, they would take over the game and would lead the defense." Smith Jr. had Notre Dame leading "Their defensive line was dominate the pack over offers from Cincinnati, Illinois, Indiana, Purdue and others, and the Irish improved their chances following the contest. "I could definitely see myself play- Notre Dame Leading For Top-10 Junior Defensive Tackle PREP PROFILES ENOCH SMITH JR. ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ player in Illinois, No. 7 defensive tackle in the country and No. 166 overall recruit in the nation Class: 2014 Status: Offered Position: Defensive Tackle Ht.: 6-3 · Wt.: 270 247Sports Ranking: No. 11 Mount Carmel High School Chicago [Head] Coach [Brian] Kelly is also a good coach. "That game really opened my eyes toward Notre Dame. It was great to have the opportunity to see them play in Chicago, which is very close to me. Ev- erything has been great with them so far. I like them a lot." Smith Jr., who western and Purdue. "I'm not sure if I'll take anymore visits," he said, noting that he wanted to focus on his junior campaign. "I just kind of make stuff up as the week goes along because with my football sched- ule things can change. I could end up taking some." Mount Carmel (11-1), which former had 14 tack- les for loss and seven sacks as a sophomore, has also made visits to Illinois, North- Irish outside linebacker/defensive end Steve Filer (2008-11) attended, was set to play in the Illinois state semifinals against Neuqua Valley Nov. 16. Notre Dame has one defensive line- ing for them," he continued. "They have great tradition and a great defen- sive line coach in Coach [Mike] Elston. man committed in the 2014 recruiting haul in Jay Hayes of Brooklyn (N.Y.) Poly Prep. — Will Biggers and Jason Sapp