Breaking Down The Commitment Of CB Jaden Mickey To Notre Dame

We broke down the commitment and game of cornerback Jaden Mickey, who pledged to Notre Dame this weekend

Bryan Driskell | Mar 16, 2021

Notre Dame picked up a commitment from cornerback Jaden Mickey, who committed to the Fighting Irish on Sunday. We talked about the Mickey commitment in the latest WSBT Sportsbeat segment with Darin Pritchett.

1:40 - We start off talking about the first two things that stand out about Mickey on film. The focus here is on his extremely quick feet and how he compares for former Notre Dame All-American Julian Love athletically.

2:48 - Next we talk about the challenge of not seeing junior film of so many players. With many states not allowing high school football in the fall, many of the 2022 class don't have film beyond their sophomore seasons. We talk about what coaches need to do to overcome the lack of film.

5:28 - The conversation shifts back to Mickey, and we discuss if Mickey projects to have the talent to come in and compete as a freshman, or if he is more of a developmental player. We discuss how the level of competition he plays against in high school factors into analysis of him at this point.

7:33 - With first-year defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman taking over we discuss what we are learning early on from him in regards to what he is looking for in the secondary compared to the previous coordinators.

9:31 - Now that Mickey is in the class we talk numbers and needs in the class at cornerback.

10:47 - Next we talk about Mickey's projection at the next level, and how to properly evaluate him from a star-rankings vs. impact standpoint.

Class Impact: Jaden Mickey To Notre Dame

CB Jaden Mickey Commits To Notre Dame

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Published Mar 16, 2021

BRYAN DRISKELL

Bryan Driskell is the publisher of Irish Breakdown and has been covering Notre Dame football for over a decade. A former college football player and coach, Bryan and Irish Breakdown bring a level of expertise and analysis that is unmatched. From providing in depth looks at the Fighting Irish, breaking news stories and honest recruiting analysis, Irish Breakdown has everything Notre Dame football fans want and need. Bryan was previous a football analyst for Blue & Gold Illustrated before launching Irish Breakdown. He coached college football at Duquesne University, Muhlenberg College, Christopher Newport University, Wittenberg University and Defiance College. During his coaching career he was a pass game coordinator, recruiting coordinator, quarterbacks coach, running backs coach and wide receivers coach. Bryan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Salisbury University, where he played quarterback for the Sea Gulls. You can email Bryan at bryan@irishbreakdown.com. Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! Click on the link below for more. BECOME A MEMBER Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! Follow Bryan on Twitter: @CoachD178Like and follow Irish Breakdown on FacebookSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channelSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter