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VIDEO: Philip Riley Discusses His Notre Dame Commitment

Notre Dame picked up a huge commitment from CB Philip Riley, who discusses his decision with Irish Breakdown

Bryan Driskell

Notre Dame picked up a major commitment from 2021 cornerback Philip Riley, who becomes the first big victory for first-year cornerbacks coach Mike Mickens.

After his Monday workout, the Valrico (Fla.) Bloomingdale standout spoke with Irish Breakdown recruiting analyst Brian Smith about his commitment and broke down why he ultimately chose Notre Dame, and you can listen to that entire interview above.

In the beginning, Riley explained how Notre Dame was the "total package" of great academics and great football. He follows that up by talking about his relationship with Mickens and head coach Brian Kelly, who Riley said made him feel very important. Kelly's relationship with Riley was also important to his final decision.

Riley then talks about the position(s) that Notre Dame is recruiting him to play, and whether or not he has a specific position he'd like to play. Notre Dame's national schedule was also something that stood out to Riley.

Despite not visiting Notre Dame physically, Riley has spent plenty of time with individuals at Notre Dame outside of the football program, and he explains how that influenced his decision.

Riley is the first cornerback and second defensive back to pick Notre Dame in the 2021 class, joining Bolingbrook (Ill.) High School safety Justin Walters. 

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Bryan Driskell
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

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