Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame’s head coach, is recognized for being a good recruiter, yet even he cannot win them all.
That isn’t even true for 4-star EDGE CJ May of Highland Home, Alabama, although Freeman did win May’s pledge at one time. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound recruit committed to the Fighting Irish in September 2023.
That’s a painful loss for Notre Dame, but at first glance, it appears to be more of a proximity issue than anything.
“This has been on my mind for a few weeks,” May told On3 about his choice. “I began to have second thoughts due to the distance from home. I have the utmost respect for Coach Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame staff, but the more I thought about it, the less I thought it was the greatest fit for me.
“I’m from Alabama. I am in the country and need to discover the ideal place for me. When I make my selection, it must be a place where I can be happy and live for the next 3-4 years, which is exactly what I am looking for right now.”
Keep an eye on the Auburn Tigers in their recruitment going forward. Auburn was one of the finalists, along with Clemson and Tennessee, when May initially committed, and the 4-starAccording to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, May is the No. 19 EDGE prospect in the 2025 class.ar recently made an unauthorized visit to Auburn.
According to May’s social media, Miami may also be making a major push. Miami’s head coach, Mario Cristobal, recently paid him a visit, and there appears to be mutual interest.Unfortunately for Freeman and his crew, that commitment is no longer valid. On Monday, May decommitted.
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