Marcus Freeman visits Notre Dame 4-star QB commit Kenny Minchey

Hendersonville (Tenn.) Pope John Paul II four-star quarterback Kenny Minchey committed to Notre Dame on Nov. 22. On Friday, he received an in-home visit from Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees.

Minchey is the No. 198 overall prospect and No. 13 quarterback in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 3 player in Tennessee.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, offensive coordinator Tommy Rees and 2023 quarterback commit Kenny Minchey from tonight's home visit ⬇️🍀https://t.co/IMCr6awRJC pic.twitter.com/Zs3TyY8XoQ

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A 6-foot-2.5, 215-pound signal-caller, Minchey is one of 20 four-stars in Notre Dame’s 2023 recruiting class. The Fighting Irish’s group is No. 3 in the 2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings.

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Minchey was originally committed to Pittsburgh. He decommitted from the Panthers on Nov. 14 and chose Notre Dame eight days later.

The Tennessee native has an On3 NIL Valuation of $33K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Kenny Minchey On3 Scouting Summary

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Kenny Minchey:

“Polished, consistent passer with feel for the game. Has a compact build at 6-foot-1, 201 pounds with a 10-inch hand. Tests as a good athlete for the position, running a 4.78 second 40-yard dash, a 4.32 second shuttle and jumping 37 inches in the vertical prior to his senior season. Completed 61.3 percent of his passes for 3,280 yards and 32 touchdowns against 9 picks as a junior. A steady, consistent passer on both Friday nights and in the camp setting. Able to replicate throws from different platforms and in the face of pressure.

“Negotiates space in the pocket well and shows a good feel for the pass rush. Arm strength looks to be better in the camp setting than at times on Friday nights. Can continue making more plays with his legs. Longer back stroke within his throwing motion that can show up in game settings. Will not wow you with his physical tools relative to other blue-chip quarterbacks, but presents a well-rounded skill set, particularly as a passer.”