Notre Dame Signs Defensive End Cole Mullins

Underrated Georgia defensive end Cole Mullins has officially signed with Notre Dame

Notre Dame has officially signed Georgia defender Cole Mullins. Despite missing his senior season with a knee injury, Mullins is an important pick up for Notre Dame as the staff looks to add more impact talent to the front seven.

COLE MULLINS PROFILE

Hometown/High School: Hoschton, Ga./Mill Creek
Height/Weight: 6-4, 240

IB Grade: 4.0 (Top 150 caliber prospect)
Upside Grade: 4.5

Recruited By: Al Washington, Al Golden

Offers: Notre Dame, USC, Miami (Fla.), North Carolina, Kentucky, Pittsburgh, Duke, Stanford, Georgia Tech, Cincinnati, Virginia, Wake Forest, West Virginia, Northwestern, Kansas, Vanderbilt

2022 Stats: 58 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 6 sacks
2021 Stats: 32 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 5 sacks 

Career Stats: 93 tackles, 29 tackles for loss, 11 sacks

Honors: 2x Class 6A-Region 8 All-Conference, 2022 6A State champion 

Player Comp: Marcus Smith, Louisville

RECRUITING RANKINGS

Rivals: 3-star - No. 46 Edge
247Sports: 3-star - No. 54 Edge
On3: 3-star - No. 60 Edge
ESPN: 3-star - No. 61 Edge
On3 Consensus: 3-star - No. 646 overall - No. 56 Edge
247Sports Composite: 3-star - No. 657 overall - No. 44 Edge

NOTRE DAME FIT

Mullins played both Mike linebacker and on the edge during his prep career, and he brings some versatility to the Notre Dame class. There are parts of his game that fit very nicely at the Vyper position, and others that fit quite nicely into the defensive end position. Mullins could start his career at either spot, but his ultimate position will be determined partly due to need, and partly due to how he fills out. But adding his versatility to the class was important.

BREAKING DOWN MULLINS

Bryan Driskell, Owner: "I had Mullins graded as a Top 100 recruit after his junior season, but his season-ending knee injury drops him down a bit. If he can get back to full speed Mullins could be one of the biggest steals of the class. Mullins has a quality frame with good length, and I love his pop when he takes on blockers. His ability to set the edge with force stands out on film, and his explosiveness off the line is something the defense wants and needs more of. The fact he doesn't play on the edge full-time has limited his pass rush repertoire, so that will need to be improved, but his combination of burst, length, power and closing speed should allow him to develop a strong pass rush game. Mullins also plays the game with a great motor and fire."

Ryan Roberts, Recruiting Director: "Mullins is a hard-nosed edge that brings an impressive blend of physicality and explosiveness. He has played between linebacker and defensive end for Mill Creek, but really does his best work playing at the point of attack. Mullins has heavy hands and can really set a firm edge. His ability to create speed to power as a pass rusher is also promising. There is a level of versatility that he brings, which offers a great floor."

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