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New Jersey cornerback chooses Notre Dame, pushing class to 17 commitments

A year after signing four cornerbacks in an attempt to restore depth at the vital position, Notre Dame has gained a second cornerback commitment in the class of 2021 thanks to consensus three-star cornerback Jayden Bellamy (Bergen Catholic High School; Oradell, N.J.) choosing the Irish on Friday.

Bellamy also considered Penn State and Rutgers, in addition to holding offers from Ohio State, Florida State, Clemson and many others on a lengthy list.

The 6-foot cornerback visited Notre Dame and Penn State on back-to-back weekends in June, also making a few stops to nearby Rutgers.

His blatant speed explains the discrepancy between that recruiting ranking — the No.