With all the hoopla about Manti and awards, Rivals 4 star Jimmy Byrne 6’4″ 275 OG from St. Ignatius HS in Cleveland Ohio became commit #4 in the 2014 class. Kelly stomped Urban to get the current best offensive lineman in the State of Ohio.

Byrne has a nice crop of offers but selected Notre Dame for the comfort factor, OL coach Hiestand and academics. This looks like a solid commit but expect Urban to harass this kid right up to signing day.

If ND happens to lose to Alabama expect Urban to scream bloody murder for number one.

So far Notre Dame is cruising with 4 commits and plenty of offers out – certainly helps to have a magical season. The 4 Commits are:

LB – Greer Martini
WR – Justin Brent
DL – Jay Hayes
OG – Jimmy Byrne

Johnny Football wins the Heisman over Manti further diminishing it’s importance by selecting offensive players only. But you have to give credit to Johnny – what a year he had. Believe he sealed the deal by beating Alabama.