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Notre Dame Footall News
February 7, 2007
NOTRE DAME ADDS 18 TO 2007 FOOTBALL ROSTER
Eighteen high school seniors will have their names added to the University
of Notre Dame's football roster and play for the Irish beginning in 2007.
The 18 student-athletes come from 12 states: California (two), Florida
(three), Illinois (two), Kansas, New Jersey (two), North Carolina, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee (two) and Virginia.
As listed by position, the Irish add to their roster three offensive
linemen, three defensive linemen, three linebackers, two defensive backs,
two running backs, two wide receivers, one quarterback, one tight end and
one kicker/punter -- though several of the players played multiple positions
in high school and could move to other positions once they arrive on campus.
Three of those 18 players - running back Armando Allen, quarterback Jimmy
Clausen and defensive back Gary Gray - already are attending the University.
They enrolled in January, began taking classes for the spring 2007 semester
and will be able to participate in Notre Dame's spring football practices
that begin March 21. The other 15 players have signed national letters of
intent.
Among the 18 players are:
- Two members of the Parade prep All-America team Clausen and wide
receiver Duval Kamara.
- Three players received All-America accolades from USA Today Clausen was
named to the first team and awarded Offensive Player of the Year. Offensive
lineman Matt Romine and Golden Tate were selected for the second team with
Tate being chosen as an "athlete" on the second team.
- Seven players rated among the top 100 nationally by CSTV and Tom Lemming -
Clausen (1st), tight end Mike Ragone (33rd), Allen (38th), Gray (54th), wide
receiver Duval Kamara (55th), running back Robert Hughes (59th) and Tate
(79th).
- Seven players rated among the top 100 nationally by Rivals.com - Clausen
(1st), Kamara (34th), Allen (52nd), Romine (55th), Hughes (77th), Gray
(78th) and Ragone (83rd).
- Five players rated among the top 100 nationally by Scout.com - Clausen
(4th), Ragone (55th), Kamara (62nd), Hughes (71st) and Gray (72nd).
- Ten players rated among the top 150 nationally on the ESPN 150 list
Clausen (9th), Tate (11th), Gray (13th), defensive lineman Kerry Neal
(26th), Kamara (36th), Ragone (55th), Romine (85th), defensive lineman Ian
Williams (120th), Hughes (140th) and linebacker Brian Smith (150th).
- Six players named to National 100 list by Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Allen, Clausen, Gray, Hughes, Kamara and Ragone.
- Seven players selected for the U.S. Army All-America Bowl in San Antonio
last month Clausen, Gray, Hughes, Kamara, linebacker Aaron Nagel, Ragone
and Romine.
- One player named Gatorade Player of the Year in his home state defensive
back Harrison Smith (Tennessee).
2007 FRESHMEN CLASS
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown (High School)
Allen, Armando RB 5-10 189 Opa Locka, FL (Hialeah-Miami Lakes)
Clausen, Jimmy QB 6-3 207 Westlake Village, CA (Oaks Christian)
Dever, Taylor OL 6-5 275 Grass Valley, CA (Nevada Union)
Gray, Gary DB 5-11 178 Columbia, SC (Richland Northeast)
Hughes, Robert RB 5-11 230 Chicago, IL (Hubbard)
Kamara, Duval WR 6-4 205 Hoboken, NJ (Hoboken)
Nagel, Aaron LB 6-1 215 Lemont, IL (Lemont)
Neal, Kerry DL 6-3 230 Bunn, NC (Bunn)
Nuss, Andrew DL 6-5 285 Ashburn, VA (Stone Bridge)
Nwankwo, Emeka OL 6-4 280 Miramar, FL (Chaminade-Madonna Prep)
Paskorz, Steve LB 6-1 210 Allison Park, PA (Hampton)
Ragone, Mike TE 6-5 230 Cherry Hill, NJ (Camden Catholic)
Romine, Matt OL 6-5 275 Tulsa, OK (Union)
Smith, Brian LB 6-2 230 Overland Park, KS (St. Thomas Aquinas)
Smith, Harrison DB 6-2 205 Knoxville, TN (Knoxville Catholic)
Tate, Golden WR 6-0 190 Hendersonville, TN (Pope John Paul II)
Walker, Brandon P/K 6-2 190 Findlay, OH (Findlay)
Williams, Ian DL 6-2 295 Altamonte Springs, FL (Lyman)
Source: Notre Dame Sports Information Office
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