The Greater Pittsburgh Area was very good to the Fighting Irish in the 2017 recruiting cycle.
Not only did Notre Dame sign linebacker Dave Adams, offensive tackles Josh Lugg and Robert Hainsey (finished career at IMG Academy in Florida), but it also signed Kurt Hinish, a defensive tackle.
Hinish is a three-star recruit, who is as blue collar as the city of Pittsburgh itself. He may have been rated higher by recruiting analysts if he had another inch or two. The ideal height for a defensive tackle is 6’ 4” to 6’ 6”.
Hinish choose the Fighting Irish over Penn.