When it comes to Notre Dame football, the secondary has recently become a breeding ground for young stars who’ve made impacts before many projected they would. From Benjamin Morrison’s breakout performances in 2022 to Leonard Moore’s impressive debut as a true freshman last year, the Fighting Irish have had a knack for uncovering talent ready to make instant impacts under secondary coach Mike Mickens. This spring, Irish eyes are turning to Cree Thomas, a freshman cornerback who has been making waves this spring and could be the next true freshman standout corner for the Irish.
Hailing from Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, Arizona – the same school that produced Morrison – Thomas has quickly shown that he’s ready to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors.