4-star LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa commits to Notre Dame

The heated recruiting battle for Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco four-star linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa was competitive the whole way through. Ultimately, the Fighting Irish came out on top. Viliamu-Asa chose Notre Dame over Ohio State and hometown USC.

Viliamu-Asa told On3 that the decision was “really tough” and that he went back and forth between all three schools. He officially visited each campus in the month of June and had taken multiple additional trips to each over the past couple of years.

But Viliamu-Asa said that during his last week at camp, scripture and his faith pointed him to where he needed to be. That destination is South Bend, Indiana.

“South Bend is peaceful,” Viliamu-Asa said. “A place where I’ll be able to stay focused.”

Viliamu-Asa: Marcus Freeman a ‘players’ coach’

Like most recruits, the relationships that Viliamu-Asa built with the coaching staff at Notre Dame were crucial in his decision. Getting to know the people that will be coaching him for the next four years was important to Viliamu-Asa, and that extends all the way up the coaching ranks to head coach Marcus Freeman.

“I have a relationship with the whole defensive coaching staff. Even coach Freeman,” Viliamu-Asa said. “This was important in developing a relationship with people I could potentially be playing for the next four years, to know I’ll be in good hands and cared for beyond just being a football player. The genuineness of the whole staff really stood out.

“Coach Freeman is great. He’s a players’ coach and brings the energy for sure. He cares about his players and wants the best for them on and off the field. He’s definitely headed in the right direction with the program.”

With still five months to the early signing period, Viliamu-Asa appears to be unwavering in his college choice, as he does not plan on taking any more visits. Barring any hiccups, he will play college football at Notre Dame, where the bond between stellar academics and athletics at Notre Dame helped set the Irish apart.

“I don’t have to compromise, I get the best of both worlds in academics and football,” Viliamu-Asa said. “Regardless if I make it in football, I’ll be set to achieve my aspirations off the field.”