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Very happy to have Kyle Hamilton and happy to see his progress throughout the recruiting cycle, but lets keep it 100. He's still a composite #60 player overall. ND STILL hasn't signed composite 5 star since Jaylon Smith.
247 probably has the best recruiting analysis in the business and IIOs analysis is always respected so that's always a plus but we can't just ignore the other three services who aren't as high on him either. ALL the data matters IMO.
Agreeing Hamilton is a stud.
Kyle Hamilton ranked by service:
247: #15 (5 star)
Rivals: #75 (high 4 star)
ESPN: #165 (mid 4 star)
Composite: #60 (high 4 star)
Rivals and ESPN clearly see him as more of a four star prospect. And whether it's the regional or national guys Rivals is putting their reputation/credibility behind him being more a back end top 100 player than a top 30 player.
We can't just discredit/dismiss major data points to fit our narrative.
Great postI’m going to go on record (again) as to why I feel I do about Kyle Hamilton. IIO watches film & is a former coach/analyst, so he does it from the perspective, while Chase just looks at rankings. No surprise IIO & myself both think the kid is elite.
Here is my stance that I have posted for 2 years & will defend:
1) First heard of him when ND was scouting him & knew he was serious because his brother is an athlete at an Ivy League school. He played in big time Georgia HS football agsinst kids going to Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Auburn, Clemson, etc... & was legit. He grew & matured which then caught Ohio State, Georgia & Clemson’s attention. They all came HARD at him despite already having top 100 recruits at his position.
2) The weekend he is going to verbal to ND, Urban Meyer himself tries to visit him & talk him into a visit. Georgia (his local team) tries to set up a visit. He still chooses ND. The staffs of those schools still recruit him hard.
3) He goes to the Opening Regional in the most talent-rich part of the country & dominates. A few people I trust a lot inform me he is the real deal. Future NFL talent.
4) He then goes to the Opening Finals & competes against the best Safties in the country, including multiple 5 Stars (at the time). He is named to the dream team by the scouts/analysts & the Safety position coaches who coached the camp said he was the best Safety.
5) His senior year is crazy, finally watched his film & the kid was elite against great competition.
6) He goes to the All American Game, & during the week of practice does 1on1’s vs the best receivers in the country (out of position at CB) & shows why he will be a great Safety. He glides down the field, & at 6’3 with a long wingspan, breaks up passes when it looks like he is beat. Also, he is physical & tackles (watch his film).
7) Both the college & NFL scout said his player comparison is Cam Chancelor. Was predicted future 1st rounder.
8) Spoke with multiple people who reviewed all the film of all the top Safties, & they all said Hamilton was #1.
So that is my timeline for believing in Kyle as an elite, 5 Star, future great at ND.