Notre Dame Commit Tracker: DL Bryce Young validates rankings rise with dominant showing
Twenty-three of Notre Dame football’s 30 commits competed during Week 11 of the high school football season. And Fighting Irish legacy recruit Bryce Young validated his senior season rankings rise with a dominant Week 11 showing. Young is the No. 108 overall player, No. 8 EDGE nationally and No. 2 prospect in North Carolina in the 2024 recruiting cycle, per the On3 Industry Ranking.
Throughout this high school football season, Blue & Gold will track how Notre Dame’s 2024 and 2025 commits fared each week with a comprehensive report of individual and team performances.
Here’s how Young and the rest of the future Irish performed in games from Oct. 27-28.
S Taebron Bennie-Powell
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 523 overall player, No. 51 safety and No. 21 prospect in Ohio. 88.38 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 47 safety and No. 23 prospect in Ohio. 89 rating.
Logged 2 tackles in West Chester (Ohio) Lakota West’s (9-2) 69-0 victory over Cincinnati Western Hills (4-7) in the first round of the Ohio Division I playoffs.
Next game: vs. Cincinnati Elder (7-4) in the second round of the Ohio Division I playoffs Nov. 3.
Season stats: 11 games | 35 tackles (24 solo), 1.5 tackle for loss, 3 pass breakups, 3 interceptions (1 returned for touchdown), 1 forced fumble, 1 field goal block, 1 punt block (returned for touchdown).
QB CJ Carr
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 56 overall player, No. 6 quarterback and No. 1 prospect in Michigan. 94.92 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 193 overall player, No. 14 quarterback and No. 3 prospect in Michigan. 91 rating.
Completed 17 of 20 passes (85.0 percent) for 200 yards with 2 touchdowns in Saline (Mich.) High’s (9-1) 56-14 win against Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer (6-4) in the first round of the Michigan Division I playoffs.
Next game: at Belleville (Mich.) High (10-0) in the Michigan Division I playoffs district final.
Season stats (unofficial): 10 games | 178-249, 2,551 yards, 21 touchdowns, 6 interceptions | 32 carries, 208 yards, 8 TD
WR Micah Gilbert
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 246 overall player, No. 44 wide receiver and No. 8 prospect in North Carolina. 90.69 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 246 overall player, No. 43 wide receiver and No. 7 prospect in North Carolina. 91 rating.
Grabbed 5 passes for 89 yards and 1 touchdown in Charlotte (N.C.) Christian’s (7-3) 41-21 victory against Charlotte Country Day School (4-6).
Next game: vs. Concord (N.C.) Cannon School (5-5) in the first round of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I playoffs on Nov. 3.
Season stats: 10 games | 71 catches, 1,001 yards, 8 TDs | 2 carries, 7 rush yards | 23 tackles (19 solo), 2 interceptions, 2 pass breakups, 1 fumble recovery.
CB Karson Hobbs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 568 overall player, No. 56 cornerback and No. 23 prospect in Ohio. 88.12 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 54 cornerback and No. 27 prospect in Ohio. 88 rating.
Did not record any statistics in Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller’s (7-4) 49-13 win over Cincinnati West Clermont (4-7) in the first round of the Ohio Division I playoffs.
Next game: at Cincinnati St. Xavier (7-4) in the second round of the Ohio Division I playoffs Nov. 3.
Season stats: 11 games | 28 tackles (11 solo), 0.5 tackles for loss, 5 pass breakups, 2 interceptions.
ATH Tae Johnson
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 164 overall player, No. 7 athlete and No. 4 prospect in Indiana. 92.16 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 299 overall player, No. 8 athlete and No. 5 prospect in Indiana. 90 rating.
Fort Wayne (Ind.) North Side (3-6) had a bye week.
Next game: at Fort Wayne (Ind.) Snider (9-1) in the Indiana Class 5A playoffs sectional championship Nov. 3.
Season stats: 6 games | 7 tackles, 6 solo tackles | 7 catches, 56 yards, 1 TD | 30 carries, 312 yards, 6 TD | 30-48 passes, 457 yards, 5 TD.
OL Peter Jones
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 365 overall player, No. 31 interior offensive lineman and No. 6 prospect in Pennsylvania. 89.47 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 58 interior offensive lineman and No. 14 prospect in Pennsylvania. 88 rating.
Malvern (Pa.) Prep (7-1) defeated Philadelphia William Penn Charter (3-4) 42-3.
Next game: vs. Fort Washington (Pa.) Germantown Academy (5-3) Nov. 3.
LB Bodie Kahoun
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 484 overall player, No. 47 linebacker and No. 9 prospect in Virginia. 88.67 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 47 linebacker and No. 10 prospect in Virginia. 89 rating.
Collected 11 tackles (7 solo), 3 for loss and recovered a fumble in Roanoke (Va.) Patrick Henry’s (8-1) 68-0 victory over Blacksburg (Va.) High (2-7).
Next game: at Roanoke (Va.) Hidden Valley (1-8) Nov. 3.
Season stats: 9 games | 157 tackles (88 solo), 22.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, 1 pass breakup, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 blocked punt.
OL Anthonie Knapp
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 364 overall player, No. 30 interior offensive lineman and No. 41 prospect in Georgia. 89.48 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 189 overall player, No. 11 interior offensive lineman and No. 25 prospect in Georgia. 91 rating.
Roswell (Ga.) High (8-1) had a bye week.
Next game: vs. Alpharetta (Ga.) High (5-4) Nov. 3.
OL Guerby Lambert
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 51 overall player, No. 4 offensive tackle and No. 1 prospect in Massachusetts. 95.02 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 29 overall player, No. 4 offensive tackle and No. 1 prospect in Massachusetts. 96 rating.
West Roxbury (Mass.) Catholic Memorial (5-2) beat Malden (Mass.) Malden Catholic (2-6) 41-19.
Next game: vs. Cambridge (Mass.) Rindge & Latin (5-3) in the Massachusetts Division 2 first round Nov. 3.
TE Jack Larsen
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 490 overall player, No. 31 tight end and No. 15 prospect in North Carolina. 88.60 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 44 tight end and No. 25 prospect in North Carolina. 88 rating.
Charlotte (N.C.) Catholic (7-3) had a bye week.
Next game: at Charlotte (N.C.) Myers Park (7-3) in the North Carolina 4A first round Nov. 3.
Season stats: 10 games | 36 catches, 613 yards, 8 TDs | 4 tackles (2 solo), 1.5 sacks, 2 pass breakups, 1 forced fumble.
CB Leonard Moore
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 399 overall player, No. 35 cornerback and No. 67 prospect in Texas. 89.23 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 34 cornerback and No. 69 prospect in Texas. 89 rating.
Moore seemingly did not play, but Round Rock (Texas) High (4-5) beat Round Rock (Texas) Cedar Ridge (2-7) 48-7.
Next game: at Cedar Park (Texas) Vista Ride (6-3) Nov. 3.
Season stats: 5 games | 21 tackles (13 solo), 2 pass breakups, 1 interception | 8 catches, 134 yards, 2 TD | 1 carry, -5 yards | 4 kick returns, 106 yards | 1 punt return, 57 yards.
EDGE Cole Mullins
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 632 overall player, No. 47 EDGE and No. 74 prospect in Georgia. 87.77 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 61 EDGE and No. 61 prospect in Georgia. 88 rating.
Mullins has not played this season due to injury. However, Hoschton (Ga.) Mill Creek (9-0) defeated Dacula (Ga.) High (1-8) 41-0.
Next game: vs. Lawrenceville (Ga.) Mountain View (4-5) Nov. 3.
OL Styles Prescod
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 332 overall player, No. 25 interior offensive lineman and No. 6 prospect in Indiana. 89.77 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 185 overall player, No. 10 interior offensive lineman and No. 3 prospect in Indiana. 91 rating.
Fishers (Ind.) Hamilton Southeastern (8-2) rushers gained 289 yards on 28 carries and scored 7 touchdowns with the help of the Royals O-line in a 56-7 victory over Fort Wayne (Ind.) Northrop (1-9) in the first round of the Indiana Class 6A playoffs.
Next game: vs. Fishers (Ind.) High (7-3) in the Indiana Class 6A playoffs sectional championship.
ATH Teddy Rezac
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 720 overall player, No. 31 athlete and No. 6 prospect in Nebraska. 87.33 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 33 athlete and No. 11 prospect in Nebraska. 87 rating.
Recorded 8 tackles (6 solo) and 1 interception in Omaha (Neb.) Westside’s (10-0) 54-6 victory against Lincoln (Neb.) Omaha (Neb.) Creighton Prep (4-6) in the first round of the Nebraska Class A playoffs … also had 4 catches for 19 yards.
Next game: vs. Bellevue (Neb.) West (7-3) in the Nebraska Class A playoffs quarterfinal Nov. 3.
Season stats: 9 games | 41 tackles (25 solo), 3.0 tackles for loss, 5 pass breakups, 3 interceptions | 10 catches, 115 yards, 1 TD.
WR Logan Saldate
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 395 overall player, No. 67 wide receiver and No. 33 prospect in California. 89.28 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 75 wide receiver and No. 31 prospect in California. 89 rating.
Salinas (Calif.) Palma (5-4) fell 34-14 to Salinas (Calif.) High (6-3). Saldate’s stats were unavailable at the time of this posting.
Next game: at Salinas (Calif.) Everett Alvarez (2-7) Nov. 3.
Season stats (entering last week): 8 games | 41 catches, 722 yards, 8 TDs | 5 carries, 52 yards, 1 TD | 4 tackles (1 solo).
DL Sean Sevillano
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 569 overall player, No. 54 defensive lineman and No. 71 prospect in Florida. 88.12 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 55 defensive lineman and No. 81 prospect in Florida. 88 rating.
Clearwater (Fla.) Academy International (5-3) had a 43-6 win against Jacksonville (Fla.) University Christian (5-4). Sevillano’s stats were unavailable at the time of this posting.
Next game: vs. Venice (Fla.) High (7-2) Nov. 3.
Season stats (entering last week): 7 games | 69 tackles (66 solo), 26.0 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 blocked field goal.
EDGE Loghan Thomas
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 178 overall player, No. 14 EDGE and No. 8 prospect in Ohio. 91.96 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 161 overall player, No. 16 EDGE and No. 9 prospect in Ohio. 92 rating.
Lakewood (Ohio) St. Edward’s (10-1) won 42-0 over Elyria (Ohio) High (1-10) in the first round of the Ohio Division I playoffs. Thomas’ stats were unavailable at the time of this posting.
Next game: vs. Canton (Ohio) GlenOak (7-4) second round of the Ohio Division I playoffs Nov. 3.
Season stats (entering last week): 10 games | 98 tackles (22 solo), 12.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, 21 QB hurries, 10 QB hits, 2 pass breakups, 5 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery.
S Kennedy Urlacher
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 618 overall player, No. 64 safety and No. 13 prospect in Arizona. 87.79 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 73 safety and No. 14 prospect in Arizona. 88 rating.
Accounted for 3 tackles (1 solo) and 0.5 for loss in Chandler (Ariz.) High’s (7-2) 49-7 win over Gilbert (Ariz.) Perry (7-2).
Next game: vs. Chandler (Ariz.) Hamilton (4-5) Nov. 3.
Season stats: 9 games | 40 tackles (18 solo), 1 tackle for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 1 pass breakup.
LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 75 overall player, No. 7 linebacker and No. 7 prospect in California. 94.15 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 202 overall player, 12 linebacker and No. 17 prospect in California. 91 rating.
Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco (9-1) beat Orange (Calif.) Lutheran (5-5) 44-22. Viliamu-Asa’s stats were unavailable at the time of this posting.
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Next game: Bye week.
Season stats (entering last week): 9 games | 68 tackles (31 solo), 10.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, 1 interception, 2 pass breakups | 1 catch, 6 yards, 1 TD.
RB Aneyas Williams
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 218 overall player, No. 17 running back and No. 6 prospect in Missouri. 91.03 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 281 overall player, No. 23 running back and No. 6 prospect in Missouri. 90 rating.
Hauled in 5 passes for 85 yards and 2 scores in Hannibal (Mo.) High’s (9-1) 64-12 victory over St. Charles (Mo.) High (1-9) in the first round of the Missouri Class 4 playoffs.
Next game: at Wentzville (Mo.) Holt in Missouri Class 4 playoffs district semifinal Nov. 3.
Season stats (unofficial): 9 games | 90 carries, 631 yards, 13 TDs | 35 catches, 706 yards, 14 TDs | 3 punt returns, 96 yards, 1 TD | 2 kick returns, 60 yards.
WR Cam Williams
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 28 overall player, No. 8 wide receiver and No. 2 prospect in Illinois. 96.48 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 28 overall player, No. 5 wide receiver and No. 2 prospect in Illinois. 96 rating.
Glen Ellyn (Ill.) Glenbard South (9-1) had a 54-0 win against Chicago UIC College Prep (7-3) in the first round of the Illinois Class 5A playoffs. Williams’ stats were unavailable at the time of this posting.
Next game: at LaGrange Park (Ill.) Nazareth Academy (5-5) in the second round of the Illinois Class 5A playoffs Nov 4.
Season stats (unofficial): 9 games | 31 catches, 768 yards, 10 TDs, 1 fumble | 27 carries, 400 yards, 5 TDs | 31 tackles (11 solo), 4 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions.
EDGE Bryce Young
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 108 overall player, No. 8 EDGE and No. 2 prospect in North Carolina. 93.19 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 121 overall player, No. 11 EDGE and No. 4 prospect in North Carolina. 93 rating.
Charted 12 tackles (8 solo), 5 for loss, 3 sacks and 2 quarterback hurries in Charlotte (N.C.) Christian’s (7-3) 43-0 win over Charlotte Country Day School (5-5) … also had a 15-yard reception.
Next game: vs. Concord (N.C.) Cannon School (5-5) in the first round of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I playoffs on Nov. 3.
Season stats: 10 games | 82 tackles (46 solo), 17.0 tackles for loss, 13.0 sacks, 12 QB hurries, 3 pass breakups, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 blocked field goal, 1 blocked punt | 2 catches, 20 yards.
RB Kedren Young
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 103 overall player, No. 8 running back and No. 18 prospect in Texas. 93.43 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 72 overall player, No. 5 running back and No. 15 prospect in Texas. 94 rating.
Racked up 173 yards and 2 touchdowns on 14 carries in Lufkin (Texas) High’s (5-4) 47-18 win over Mesquite (Texas) West Mesquite High (3-6).
Next game: vs. Lancaster (Texas) High (5-5) Nov. 3.
Season stats: 9 games | 208 carries, 1,342 yards, 14 TDs. | 3-6, 36 yards
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RB Daniel Anderson
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 460 overall player, No. 40 running back and No. 5 prospect in Arkansas. 87.56 rating.
On3 Ranking: No. 41 running back and No. 8 prospect in Arkansas. 87 rating.
Did not play due to a leg injury; However, Bryant (Ark.) High (8-1) beat North Little Rock (Ark.) High (3-6) 52-21.
Next game: vs. Conway (Ark.) High (9-0) Nov. 3.
Season stats: 4 games | 27 carries, 136 yards, 1 TD | 2 catches, 14 yards
DL Davion Dixon
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 396 overall player, No. 40 defensive lineman and No. 58 prospect in Florida. 88.27 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 38 defensive lineman and No. 44 prospect in Florida. 89 rating.
Miami Palmetto (7-1) had a bye week.
Next game: vs. Miami Beach (0-9) Nov. 2.
Season stats (entering last game): 8 games | 43 tackles (27 solo), 12 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 1 pass breakup.
TE James Flanigan
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 127 overall player, No. 5 tight end and No. 2 prospect in Wisconsin. 92.00 rating.
On3 Ranking: No. 92 overall player, No. 5 tight end and No. 1 prospect in Wisconsin. 92 rating.
Caught 4 passes for 55 yards in Green Bay (Wisc.) Notre Dame Academy’s (10-1) 49-10 victory over Appleton (Wisc.) Fox Valley Lutheran (7-4) in the second round of the Wisconsin Division 3 playoffs … also had 9 tackles.
Next game: at Mount Horeb (Wisc.) Mount Horeb/Barneveld (11-0) in the second round of the Wisconsin Division 3 playoffs quarterfinal Nov. 3.
Season stats: 9 games | 17 receptions, 377 yards, 6 TD | 59 tackles (37 solo), 7 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 1 interception.
QB Deuce Knight
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 45 overall player, No. 4 quarterback and No. 2 prospect in Mississippi. 93.94 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 29 overall player, No. 4 quarterback and No. 2 prospect in Mississippi. 94 rating.
Completed 9 of 22 passes (40.9 percent) for 106 yards and 1 touchdown in Lucedale (Miss.) George County’s (7-3) 34-21 loss to Picayune (Miss.) High (7-2) … also had 11 rushes for 61 yards and 1 touchdown.
Next game: at Pascagoula (Miss.) High (7-2) Nov. 2.
Season stats (at George County): 5 games | 41-88, 786 yards, 8 TD, 1 INT | 41 carries, 290 yards, 5 TDs, 3 fumbles lost.
Season stats (at Nashville Lipscomb Academy): 3 games | 57-108, 627 yards, 2 TDs, 0 interceptions | 35 carries, 154 yards, 3 TDs.
EDGE C.J. May
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 221 overall player, No. 19 EDGE and No. 14 prospect in Alabama. 90.53 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 211 overall player, No. 17 EDGE and No. 13 prospect in Alabama. 89 rating.
Made 10 tackles, 2 for loss and 3 quarterback hurries in Highland Home (Ala.) High’s (9-1) 21-14 loss to Notasulga (Ala.) Reeltown (9-0).
Next game: Bye week.
Season stats: 10 games | 53 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 19 quarterback pressures, 4 pass deflections, 1 interception (returned for touchdown), 1 fumble recovery | 1 catch, 58 yards, 1 touchdown.
DL Joseph Reiff
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 427 overall player, No. 42 defensive lineman and No. 11 prospect in Illinois. 88.00 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 41 defensive lineman and No. 10 prospect in Illinois. 88 rating.
Recorded 10 tackles (6 solo), 1 sack, 1 quarterback pressure and forced a fumble in Elmhurst (Ill.) York Community School’s (9-1) 43-22 win against Flossmoor (Ill.) Homewood-Flossmoor (5-5) in the first round of the Illinois Class 8A playoffs.
Next game: at LaGrange (Ill.) Lyons Township (7-3) in the second round of the Illinois Class 8A playoffs Nov. 4.
Season stats: 10 games | 54 tackles (37 solo), 17.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, 15 quarterback hurries, 1 pass breakup, 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery.
RB Justin Thurman
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 268 overall player, No. 21 running back and No. 39 prospect in Florida. 89.91 rating.
On3 ranking: No. 27 running back and No. 46 prospect in Florida. 89 rating.
Rushed 13 times for 38 yards and 1 touchdown and had 2 catches for 22 yards in Tampa (Fla.) Jesuit’s (7-2) 28-7 win over Tampa (Fla.) Hillsborough (6-3).
Next game: vs. Tampa (Fla.) Catholic (4-4) Nov. 3.
Season stats: 8 games | 129 carries, 492 yards, 11 TD | 16 receptions, 154 yards, 1 TD | 6 kick returns, 115 yards | 2 two-point conversion scores.
