When Brian Kelly held a Zoom press conference last week and was asked about which freshmen have stood out as being likely instant contributors he rattled off a few names, but one glaring omission was freshman wide receiver, Jordan Johnson. Some of the early practice videos, however, suggests the top-50 recruit is closer to the top than the bottom of the depth chart.
Here’s a quick clip that Notre Dame released of NC State graduate transfer Nick McCloud breaking up a pass from Ian Book intended for… Jordan Johnson.
First, great coverage and break on the ball by McCloud.