5-star CB Khary Adams makes it official and signs with Notre Dame

Notre Dame got the job done and signed major cornerback target Khary Adams.

Back in the spring, Penn State was viewed as an early favorite. Michigan had some momentum on the recruiting trail for the No. 26 prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking. Notre Dame kept chipping away. After his official visit to South Bend, on June 20, Adams committed to the Irish. He hasn’t looked back since.

“I can’t even describe what it is like,” Adams said about Notre Dame. “There are no words for it – it’s just different. It is something you have never seen before.”

The new signee sees a lot he likes in his future home.

“The people, the campus, the players, the vibes and the feeling at Notre Dame make it great. On the second day of my official visit, I made my decision. It was the feeling I had. Everyone is focused there, everyone wants to be there and it is a great place.”

Adams camped at Notre Dame in the summer after his junior season. He was offered by Mike Mickens there. The relationship grew, the trust was there, and he can’t wait to be part of Marcus Freeman‘s program.

“Notre Dame is special,” Adams added.

Scouting Report

Toolsy corner prospect with the size, athleticism, and ball skills to develop into a top cover man. Measured in at over 6-foot-1 and around 180 pounds before his senior season. Has quality length with 31.5-inch arms and big hands that measure over 10 inches.

A strong athlete in the combine setting and a talented sprinter. Ran a personal best of 10.70 seconds in the 100 meters as a junior. Won the state title in the 200 meters with a 21.83-second mark as a sophomore. Lines up as a corner and wide receiver at his high school. A long strider with a natural gait. Shows the ability to run with receivers on vertical routes and has make-up speed when he finds himself out of phase.

Experience as a receiver helps with his ball skills as a defensive back. Shows the ability to adjust to the football and make plays in-air. Finished his junior season with three interceptions and 34 catches for 562 yards and six touchdowns. Lacks technical polish in coverage and shows some rigidity in his change of direction and short area quickness. Will need to continue honing the technical side of his game, but has a high upside as an outside corner.