Tight End Titus Hawk And Wide Receiver Coleman Jackson Commit To Notre Dame

Irish Breakdown25mMay 5, 2026

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Notre Dame football recruiting continues to heat up with two major commitments for the 2027 class: four-star tight end Titus Hawk from Choctaw, Oklahoma, and wide receiver Jackson Coleman from Castle Pines, Colorado. Host Sean and guest Brian Driscoll break down the significance of these signings, emphasizing Notre Dame’s ability to attract elite, well-rounded athletes who value both academic excellence and football success. Titus Hawk, a 6'7" athlete with elite vertical skills and surprising physicality as a blocker, was recruited despite not being a traditional tight end in frame. Jackson Coleman, a 6'4" speedster with a 10.6-second 100-meter dash time and a 4.0 GPA, chose Notre Dame over power programs like Oregon and Stanford, drawn by the school’s unique blend of elite academics and football competitiveness. The duo’s rapid recruitment—just 19 days from first visit to commitment—highlights Notre Dame’s growing influence and strategic recruitment under Mike Dembrock and Harris Biven. The episode also explores how these additions fit into Notre Dame’s evolving offensive scheme, which now prioritizes diverse body types and skill sets over sheer numbers, especially with a deep receiver room and a focus on impact talent. With Julius Jones Jr. still on the board, the Irish are poised to make a major statement in the coming weeks. Key takeaways include: Notre Dame’s ability to attract top-tier athletes who value both academics and football excellence; the strategic shift toward skill diversity over quantity in recruiting; the importance of player maturity and willingness to compete despite depth charts; and the growing influence of elite recruiters like Mike Dembrock. The episode underscores a pivotal moment in Notre Dame’s recruiting trajectory, with momentum building toward a potential blockbuster class.

Key Takeaways
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Notre Dame is successfully attracting elite athletes who value both academic prestige and football excellence.

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The recruitment of Titus Hawk and Jackson Coleman highlights Notre Dame’s shift toward diverse body types and skill sets over sheer numbers.

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Jackson Coleman’s 19-day recruitment timeline from first visit to commitment demonstrates Notre Dame’s growing recruiting power.

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Titus Hawk’s physicality as a blocker and high upside make him a rare, high-potential tight end with a Kyle Rudolph-like projection.

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Notre Dame’s academic reputation is a decisive factor for top recruits like Coleman, who chose ND over other elite academic institutions.

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Chapters
0:00
1 min

Opening Intro and Star Wars Nostalgia

Host Sean opens the show with a humorous reflection on Star Wars nostalgia and sets the stage for the day’s recruiting news.

0:45
1 min

Recruiting Momentum and the 'Dancing Gifts' Strategy

Sean introduces the recent wave of commitments and discusses Brian Driscoll’s strategy of waiting for players to break news themselves, likening it to a 'bat signal'.

2:00
3 min

Jackson Coleman: The 6'4" Speedster from Colorado

It wasn't because they threw a bag at him bigger than Oregon's. It was this is a young man in Jackson Coleman who wanted to go play at an elite program for football, but he's also an over 4.0 student who has offers from Stanford, Vanderbilt, Northwestern, Duke, and then now Notre Dame that also wanted the elite academic situation.

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5:00
5 min

Titus Hawk: The 6'7" Tight End with Elite Tools

He's not going to go up against Bryce Young and drive him off the ball today. But in a couple years, as he fills out and grows up and he's got a really nice frame. He reminds me a lot of Kyle Rudolph, Sean.

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10:00
5 min

Notre Dame’s Evolving Offensive Philosophy

When you have the different types of skill sets, it really makes it harder to defend because if, hey, if you got guys can run with our big guys, well, hey, how about can you run with our speed guys?

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It wasn't because they threw a bag at him bigger than Oregon's. It was this is a young man in Jackson Coleman who wanted to go play at an elite program for football, but he's also an over 4.0 student who has offers from Stanford, Vanderbilt, Northwestern, Duke, and then now Notre Dame that also wanted the elite academic situation.
Brian Driscoll5:54
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He's not going to go up against Bryce Young and drive him off the ball today. But in a couple years, as he fills out and grows up and he's got a really nice frame. He reminds me a lot of Kyle Rudolph, Sean.
Brian Driscoll13:35
Viral: 80.0
When you have the different types of skill sets, it really makes it harder to defend because if, hey, if you got guys can run with our big guys, well, hey, how about can you run with our speed guys?
Brian Driscoll10:21
Viral: 75.0
Speakers

Host

Sean

Guest

Brian Driscoll
Topics Discussed
Notre Dame Football Recruiting95%Tight End Recruitment90%Wide Receiver Recruitment90%Academic-athletic Balance85%Offensive Scheme Evolution80%Player Maturity and Depth Chart Mindset75%Recruiting Timeline and Speed70%Impact Talent vs. Numbers65%
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Titus Hawk

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Jackson Coleman

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Brian Driscoll

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Sean

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Mike Dembrock

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Julius Jones Jr.

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Champ Mons

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