Notre Dame’s recruiting received a significant boost recently when 2018 quarterback prospect Phil Jurkovec offered his commitment after an unofficial visit to campus. Although still early in the process for 2018 targets, some outlets have tabbed the Gibsonia, Pa., native as the No. 1 dual-threat quarterback in his class given Jurkovec has the size – he’s six-feet-five-inches – to complement his mobility.
Jurkovec was highly coveted by Urban Meyer and the rest of the Ohio State coaching staff but was ultimately swayed by the relationship developed with one Notre Dame coach in particular in offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, Mike Sanford.