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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Notre Dame Impact Players For 2025: No. 47 Guerby Lambert
Notre Dame Impact Players For 2025: No. 47 Guerby Lambert originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Notre Dame is now 47 days away from kicking off the 2025 season against the Hurricanes down in Hard Rock Stadium. The Irish will be relying on some impact players to get them through the home opener as well as getting them back to another run at the National Championship. I broke down who I believe will be the top 50 impactful players for Notre Dame this season. Let's continue this countdown to kickoff with my No. 47 most impactful player, offensive lineman Guerby Lambert. The Fighting Irish offensive line is in an interesting position heading into fall camp. There are several options to replace injured right guard Charles Jagusah and there are still some players returning from injury. Lambert, a highly touted offensive line recruit from the 2024 class is one of those players. He's yet to see the field in any meaningful minutes and only played in three games offensively last season for Notre Dame, but Lambert's return to health and emergence in fall camp may shake some things up for offensive line coach Joe Rudolph. What He Brings To The Table First and foremost, Lambert has elite size for the collegiate level that has yet to be utilized in the Irish offense. The Boston native measures in at 6-7 341 pounds and is one of the biggest players on the roster. He has a massive frame and his on the field strength doesn't take away from his athleticism as a pass protector. Lambert has extremely long arms which allows him to anchor multiple styles of edge rushers. He drives through contact well and plays with powerful leg drive. Coming out of high school, he was still a work in progress technically but his physical tools have allowed him to grow in his first year in South Bend. Lambert has good lateral quickness, exceptional size and is very athletic. Lambert's biggest question is his return to health. He was held off the field last year to retain his redshirt heading into the 2025 season. This past spring, he was expected to make some noise along the offensive line but an injury sidelined him for the second part of spring ball. According to head coach Marcus Freeman, Lambert is expected back in fall camp. What Is His Impact? At the absolute bare minimum, Lambert provides some much needed depth along the offensive line. Last season, Notre Dame had to replace it's left tackle, left guard, center and right guard and moments throughout the season. Ideally, that doesn't happen again this fall, but this is football and whoever the No. 2 or No. 3 guy is on the depth chart has to be ready when his name is called. Rudolph did a spectacular job last season of preparing his entire room for Saturdays, not just the first team. Depending on Lambert's health when he returns, he might make a push to enter the starting lineup in a few different scenarios. First, he could compete with Sullivan Absher who is expected to begin taking first team reps when fall camp begins. Second, left tackle Anthonie Knapp could move inside to right guard, where many believe he projects the best, and start Lambert out at left tackle. Lambert had a lot of hype coming into South Bend and was expected to be the next stellar offensive lineman produced by 'O Line U'. He saw limited action as a true freshman, and it was mostly in mop up minutes. However, based on his athletic ability, size and potential, Lambert has the opportunity to force his way onto the field with a strong fall camp. At the bare minimum, he's an extremely valuable and extremely talent depth piece who could very well see some meaningful minutes on Saturdays this fall. That's why Lambert is my No. 47 most impactful player for Notre Dame this Breakdown Content 2025 Commit Rankings - Offense2025 Commit Rankings - Defense——————— 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! Join the Irish Breakdown community!Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channelSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunesFollow me on Twitter: Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Notre Dame offensive lineman Charles Jagusah, expected to start at right guard, breaks arm in UTV accident
For the second consecutive season, Notre Dame could begin the season with a top offensive lineman injured. Sophomore Charles Jagusah suffered a fractured left humerus in a UTV accident and underwent surgery to repair the injury, the school announced on Sunday. "The initial prognosis is favorable, and he will return to campus early this week for further evaluation and continued care," Notre Dame's football program said in a statement. The accident occurred on July 5 in Wyoming. Advertisement Jagusah, 6-foot-7 and 333 pounds, is expected to start at right guard for the Fighting Irish. Whether he will be ready for the start of the regular season has yet to be determined. Notre Dame begins the 2025 season on Aug. 31 at Miami (Florida). Notre Dame offensive line coach Joe Rudolph raved about Jagusah's versatility and potential during spring practice, saying he "could be as good as anyone in the country." 'If you put the film on when he was in the Penn State game and you watched him, you were like 'Oh, who's that dude,' Rudolph said, via Irish Sports Daily. 'And you don't do that a lot with offensive line. There's a lot going on for a guy to stand out that way." "When you see someone who maybe could be as good as anyone in the country or better, you kind of keep developing in that spot as well," he added. Fellow sophomore Sullivan Absher will likely play at right guard while Jagusah is sidelined. Redshirt freshman Guerby Lambert could also be in the mix, though he is recovering from shoulder surgery. True freshman Will Black has not yet practiced with the team and does not have experience at guard. Advertisement Ranked as a four-star prospect by Rivals, Jagusah missed the entire 2024 season after suffering a torn right pectoral muscle in fall training camp. Notre Dame also lost offensive lineman Ashton Craig and Billy Schrauth during the year. However, Jagusah was able to return for the final three games of the Irish's College Football Playoff run, playing on special teams versus Georgia, and as a reserve against Penn State and Ohio State.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2026 Rivals250 OT Grayson McKeogh commits to Notre Dame
Class of 2026 four-star offensive tackle Grayson McKeogh is Notre Dame bound. McKeogh announced his commitment to the Fighting Irish on Wednesday, after intially targeting July 1 for his decision date. McKeogh is coming off of an official visit to Notre Dame this past weekend (June 13 through June 15). Advertisement Prior to that, he took an official visit to Penn State during the weekend of June 6 through June 8. McKeogh was also planning a trip to Texas this coming weekend (June 20 through June 22) for his official visit in Austin, but he will no longer make that trek after Notre Dame was able to secure his pledge. The La Salle College High School (Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania) standout ranks as the No. 210 prospect overall in the Rivals250. He also ranks as the No. 4 recruit in the state of Pennsylvania and No. 23 offensive tackle in the 2026 cycle. At Notre Dame, McKeogh will play under head coach Marcus Freeman, offensive coordinator/tight ends coach, Mike Denbrock, offensive line coach Joe Ruldoph and the rest of the staff. While Notre Dame competes as an independent instead of in a conference, the Fighting Irish met the criteria in which McKeogh was searching for in a college program. Advertisement "The biggest things in my recruitment are athletic reputation, conference (or competition), academics and campus/social life," McKeogh previously told In addition to the schools mentioned, McKeogh has received scholarship offers from Alabama, Boston College, Duke, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina State, Northwestern, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Stanford, Syracuse, Tennessee, Wake Forest, West Virginia, Wisconsin and others. The 6-foot-8, 280-pound McKeogh earned first-team All-State honors as a junior in 2024. He also plays basketball for La Salle. In the classroom, he carries a 4.14 grade point average. Advertisement With McKeogh joining the class, Notre Dame's 2026 class now includes 17 total pledges. McKeogh is the fifth offensive lineman in that group. He joins fellow four-stars Sullivan Garvin, Tyler Merrill, Ben Nichols and Gregory Patrick. The Fighting Irish currently rank fifth in the national recruiting team rankings. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH NOTRE DAME FANS AT
Business Wire
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Morgan Olson Launches Kestrel Work Truck with Enhanced Flexibility for Delivery and Service Solutions
BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Olson continues their legacy of award-winning innovation with the launch of the all-new 'Kestrel' work truck. Named after the bold and agile kestrel – a small but fierce falcon known for its precision and efficiency – this compact powerhouse is smaller than Morgan Olson's iconic step vans yet built with the same uncompromising commitment to long-lasting performance. This compact powerhouse is smaller than Morgan Olson's iconic step vans yet built with the same uncompromising commitment to long-lasting performance. Share 'Many vocations appear to be seeking smaller applications for their delivery and service needs, and we are excited to present the Kestrel as a work truck solution,' said Joe Rudolph, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Morgan Olson. 'As we continue to grow and expand our work truck product line into new vocations, the Kestrel presents limitless possibilities. The applications are not limited to work trucks; design and functionality included considerations from law enforcement, fire departments, and other first-line responders as they seek a smaller, more fuel-efficient solution for increasing demands. We believe all markets, domestic and international, can be served.' The Kestrel work truck retains all the proven long-life benefits Morgan Olson is known for, with total turn-key work truck features including: Customizable cargo access and management Available in left- and right-hand drive and four-wheel drive 'Automotive' cab comforts Enhanced essential safety features 'Safety and serviceability were among our top priorities in developing the Kestrel,' Rudolph explained. 'These latest technologies are supported by an existing service network.' About Morgan Olson: Founded in 1945 and located in Sturgis, MI, Morgan Olson is North America's leading purpose-built work truck body manufacturer. Morgan Olson accounts for nearly 70% of step vans in North America and has a dedicated parts business committed to keeping Morgan Olson vehicles on the road. Morgan Olson is a business unit of J. B. Poindexter & Co. Visit
USA Today
26-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Wisconsin makes final schools for top class of 2026 offensive lineman
Wisconsin made the top five schools for class of 2026 offensive lineman Tyler Merrill on Saturday. The Badgers made the list along with Notre Dame, Clemson, Penn State and Alabama. Related: Power ranking all 18 Big Ten football programs after the 2024 season 247Sports ranks the four-star prospect as the No. 87 player in the class of 2026, the No. 7 interior offensive lineman and the No. 2 recruit from the state of Pennsylvania. The recruiting service has yet to issue any predictions for his landing spot. On3's prediction machine, on the other hand, gives Notre Dame a 76.2% chance to land his commitment. Notably, longtime Wisconsin assistant Joe Rudolph currently coaches the Fighting Irish offensive line. Wisconsin currently has one player committed in the class of 2026: three-star interior offensive lineman Benjamin Novak. That is the case after quarterback Jarin Mock decommitted following changes to Wisconsin's offensive staff. Luke Fickell and his staff are working to continue a strong run on the recruiting trail. The program finished the 2024 cycle at No. 25 in the nation (with a Blue-Chip Ratio of 50%), then finished 2025 at No. 29. The Badgers have done well to make Merrill's final schools. They now will face significant competition to land his commitment. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
