Notre Dame’s deliberate pursuit of length has extended to its next defensive line class with Friday’s commitment from consensus three-star David Abiara (Legacy High School; Mansfield, Texas).
The 6-foot-4 defensive end relies on his frame to keep opposing offensive linemen at bay before he simply goes around them. That approach had elicited offers from Alabama, LSU and Oklahoma, to name the blue-bloods, before a visit to South Bend a few weeks ago helped make up Abiara’s mind.
When the Irish finished up their 2020 recruiting back in December, recruiting coordinator Brian Polian preached the advantages of notable wingspans.