Top analyst hints Notre Dame may have inside lane on legacy recruit
Legacy Notre Dame target Julius Jones Jr. is drawing attention for his talent, production and the family tie that could matter on the trail.
Notre Dame might be in good position to land another legacy recruit . Former Irish running back Julius Jones had not only an illustrious career in South Bend, but also ran for over 5,000-yards in the NFL. If things fall in favor of the Irish, his son may be able to extend the legacy in the family.
His son Julius Jones Jr. comes with plenty of intrigue not just because of the name on the back of the jersey, but also because of the skills he brings as a wide receiver. Jones has quickly become a national recruit.
The 2027 St. Thomas Aquinas standout is a four-star receiver and a ranked in the 247Sports composite as the No. 72 prospect in his class as well as the No.
12 when it comes to wide receivers. Notre Dame has plenty of challengers also interested in recruiting Jones, including Florida, Michigan, Oregon and others, but according to a recent interview with On3's Steve Wiltfong, the vibes in South Bend seem favorable that the son may want to follow in the steps of his father. "Julius Jones Jr.