Feb. 04--Notre Dame kept up with the Joneses on Wednesday morning, when two players with that last name -- Jamir and Tony -- signed letters of intent on national signing day.
The Irish added another Jones, three-star inside linebacker Jonathan Jones, who picked the Irish over Michigan on Wednesday morning.
Jonathan Jones, a 6-foot, 225-pounder out of Oak Ridge High School in Orlando, announced his decision as letters of intent rolled in.
"Leadership-wise, intelligence-wise, he's Joe Schmidt," Notre Dame running backs coach Autry Denson said.
Jones' commitment came not long after the Irish learned they missed out on five-star linebacker Ben Davis, who chose Alabama over Notre Dame, among others.
"We let one get away, didn't we?" said Denson, who added that he can't wait to get back to Alabama to recruit. The day started early in South Bend when walk-on Mick Assaf took to Twitter to announce his commitment. Assaf is a 6-foot, 180-pound safety/receiver from Atlanta, Ga.
Still, there were no surprise decommitments Wednesday for Notre Dame, which signed all 24 players it expected to.
Brian Kelly was pleased to have a drama-free day.
"Everybody should try it once in their career," he said.
Offensive lineman Tommy Kraemer was the first to sign his national letter of intent, at 6:01 a.m. Fellow lineman Parker Boudreaux followed shortly after, prompting associcate head coach Mike Denbrock to tell him:
"Parker, you might be the only guy in America who's not happy to have this process over."
Notre Dame target Caleb Kelly, a five-star linebacker, committed to Oklahoma. Five-star receiver Demetris Robertson, another target, has not yet announced his decision.
Below is a list of signees:
10:28 a.m.: Javon McKinley, 6-3, 205 receiver
9:55 a.m.: Donte Vaughn, 6-3, 190 defensive back
9:50 a.m.: Chase Claypool, 6-4, 215 receiver
9:32 a.m.: Jonathan Jones, 6-0, 200 linebacker
9:08 a.m.: D.J. Morgan, 6-2, 190 safety
9:01 a.m.: Ian Book, 6-1, 190 quarterback
8:10 a.m.: Julian Love, 5-11, 175 cornerback from Nazareth Academy signs. Told Tribune the other day: "It's been kind of official to me since I committed."
8:15 a.m.: Daelin Hayes, 6-3, 239 linebacker
Notre Dame assistant Mike Elston: "I'm definitely going to fight (to keep him at linebacker)."
8 a.m.: Troy Pride Jr., 5-11, 175 cornerback
Said national championships are the only goal.
7:07 a.m.: John Shannon, 6-2, 220 long snapper from Loyola.
Notre Dame assistant Scott Booker on Shannon: "Very excited to get the No. 1 long snapper in the nation."
7:05 a.m.: Spencer Perry, 6-2, 204 safety
7:02 a.m.: Adetokunbo Ogundeji, 6-5, 216 defensive end.
Wears size 18 shoe. Coach Brian Kelly joked it took him eight takes to pronounce his name right in a video.
7 a.m.: Khalid Kareem. 6-4, 245 defensive end
"It's finally official! Can't wait to see the "Sack Master" in action!" assistant coach Keith Gilmore.
6:48 a.m.: Jamir Jones. 6-3, 220 linebacker
Younger brother of defensive tackle Jarron Jones.
"He's an athlete with great instincts, learns quickly, understands the game." -- Notre Dame defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder
6:42 a.m.: Julian Okwara, 6-4, 216, defensive end
6:30 a.m.: Kevin Stepherson. 5-11, 171 receiver
Says he grew up a Florida fan but couldn't pass up an opportunity to play for Notre Dame.
Says he's watched every episode of "A Season with Notre Dame Football."
"He brings the traits we covet at the receiver position," associate coach Mike Denbrock.
6:27 a.m.: Deon McIntosh, 5-11, 180 running back
"Lightning. Very fast. When you think of Deon McIntosh, think of C.J. Prosise. Going, going, gone." -- running backs coach Autry Denson.
6:20 a.m.: Jalen Elliott, 6-0, 189 defensive back.
Said he wants to "get Coach (Brian) Kelly that championship."
6:14 a.m.: Devin Studstill, 6-0, 189 defensive back
6:09 a.m.: Liam Eichenberg, 6-6, 280 offensive lineman
6:07 a.m.: Tony Jones Jr., 5-10, 219 running back
"That's my thunder. Big, physical back. Reminds me of a Robert Hughes." -- Notre Dame running backs coach Autry Denson
6:02 a.m.: Parker Boudreaux, 6-3, 300 offensive lineman signs
6:01 a.m.: Tommy Kraemer. 6-5, 310-pound offensive lineman signs letter of intent
