Notre Dame Commit Karson Hobbs Gives Insight Into Irish Recruiting

Cornerback commit Karson Hobbs talks Notre Dame recruiting and new members of the Irish class

Since flipping his commitment from South Carolina to Notre Dame, 2024 Cincinnati (Ohio) Archbishop Moeller cornerback Karson Hobbs has become a premier recruiter for the Irish program. That includes the Blue-Gold Game weekend, where Hobbs was in attendance with his fellow commits in the 2024 recruiting class.

That weekend created a ton of recruiting momentum for the program. Hobbs was a big reason that the Irish staff was able to close on so many of the uncommitted players on campus. The connections they created happened quickly.

“I knew they were family the first time I met them,” Hobbs explained. “We clicked. These are people that I can talk to for hours, we just all clicked. That’s when you realize that they are really meant to be here, I’m meant to be here and we are all here for one common goal.

“It felt great to be able to see those guys,” he continued. “I think we got, what, four or five commits in the last week? We’re up to 14 so we are rolling. I love it.”

In a recent interview with Irish Breakdown, Hobbs spoke glowingly about the new commits in the class, especially the ones he was able to meet a couple weeks ago. It all started with the surprise of the weekend, Miami (Fla.) Belen Jesuit defensive tackle Davion Dixon, who became the first commit in the 2025 class for Notre Dame.

“That was random, they said,” Hobbs explained. “Everybody heard about it. We all welcomed him in, like hey I’m happy! It brings a smile to my face seeing that.”

Right before the Blue-Gold Game kicked off, Notre Dame received a commitment from 2024 Hoschton (Ga.) Mill Creek defensive end Cole Mullins, who has been on campus a few days prior. Hobbs is pumped up to have him in the class, a player that the class really needed.

“We have had a few words in the group chat,” said Hobbs. “I look forward to our relationship to build more the closer we get to National Signing Day, and being on campus. We have a lot of time to get to know each other. He’s definitely a great pickup. We needed that position. He’s the guy we needed to fill it.”

Although he didn’t announce for a few days afterwards, 2024 Charlotte (N.C.) Christian defensive end Bryce Young made his pledge to the Irish during that visit. According to Hobbs, Young is an imposing player that fits tremendously well with the class.

“The first thing I thought was he is a big ole’ giant,” He said. “This dude is like 6-7 and 245 pounds. He’s huge. He came over and put his arm around me and just said, “just know that we locked in.” I was like, “awe shoot, we don’t got another one.” He’s super cool. His dad is a legend. He’s got 50 percent of his dad’s genes already so I can’t wait to see what he produces on the field.”

Notre Dame had already received a pair of commitments from two impressive wide receivers in Charlotte (N.C.) Christian pass catcher Micah Gilbert and Warner Robins (Ga.) High School standout Isiah Canion. Both are welcomed additions to the class but Hobbs also sees them each a great opportunity to get better individually.

“That’s a big reason I wanted to come here,” Hobbs explained. “I wanted to go against the best wide receivers in the country day in and day out. I feel like two guys like that with the height and the speed, that’s what I love to see. I love physicality.

“Not only will we have a great relationship before we come in but we are only there to make each other better,” he added. “We are all there for the same reason, that’s to win the games together and go win a national championship. It’s the step by step and everything we do during practice. That’s what I’m looking forward to every day in practice. They’re both some dawgs.”

Of the 14 commitments in the 2024 recruiting class, Notre Dame has landed players from 10 different states. That diversity is one of the coolest aspects of the program. Players from all over the country come to be a part of a team, for one common goal. That fact hasn’t been lost on the Ohio native.

“It's a brand new environment from brand new places,” Hobbs explained. “Leonard (Moore) is the first person I’ve ever met from Texas. I don’t know anybody from Michigan so CJ (Carr) was the first. Being to have all these different areas and different places to come to Notre Dame, there is a bond there.

“For a kid to have to go 12 hours away from home, and really trust his family and the process, really says a lot about us,” he added. “They’re making sacrifices to be a part of something great. For any recruit listening, if you see a guy from Georgia or Texas coming, why can’t you he next?” 

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