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Notre Dame beats out SEC schools for safety target
TL;DR
Notre Dame has secured a commitment from three-star safety John Gay III, who chose the Fighting Irish over several SEC schools. Gay previously visited Notre Dame and is from Hollywood, Florida.
Key points
- John Gay III is a three-star safety from Hollywood, Florida.
- He chose Notre Dame over SEC schools like Florida and Ole Miss.
- Gay had a productive junior season at Chaminade-Madonna Prep.
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A few days after safety Khalil Terry decommitted from Notre Dame and quickly flipped to the UCLA Bruins, the Fighting Irish have landed a commitment from three-star safety John Gay III, according to On3's Hayes Fawcett.
Gay visited Notre Dame last week and decided to pull the trigger on Wednesday, picking the Fighting Irish over the Florida Gators, Syracuse Orange, Ole Miss Rebels, and more. He is from Hollywood, Florida, and attends Chaminade-Madonna Prep. His running backs coach as a freshman was Notre Dame assistant wide receivers coach Shaun Shivers.
He is ranked as the No. 831 overall player and No. 91 safety in the Rivlas industry ranking. He is also the No. 91 player from Florida, where two of Notre Dame's nine commits are from.
Gay had a productive junior season at Chaminade-Madonna, helping lead them to an 11-3 record. The 6-foot-2, 180-pounder recorded 32 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, one interception, and three pass breakups in 12 games.
His addition gives Notre Dame the No. 8 recruiting class in the country, according to Rivals. Seven of their nine commits are four-star prospects, with cornerbacks Xavier Hasan and Ace Alston, and interior offensive lineman James Halter all ranking among the top 100 players in the country.
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This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Notre Dame lands commitment from 2027 safety John Gay III
Q&A
Why did John Gay III choose Notre Dame over SEC schools?
John Gay III chose Notre Dame after a visit, influenced by his connection with the coaching staff and the program's reputation.
What are John Gay III's stats from his junior season?
In his junior season, John Gay III recorded 32 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, one interception, and three pass breakups.
Which schools were competing for John Gay III's commitment?
John Gay III received offers from Florida, Syracuse, Ole Miss, and others before committing to Notre Dame.
