Newsstand: 2025 four-star tight end places Notre Dame among favorite schools
While some may roll their eyes at a prospect announcing a top-12 schools list, it can be important for players to do this as a quality of life move to cut down on the amount of schools that contact him. For example, Washington (Oka.) High class of 2025 tight end Nate Roberts was close to 30 scholarship offers. He trimmed that list down to a dozen on Monday afternoon.
Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, Baylor, Clemson, Miami, Penn State, Michigan, Auburn, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Wisconsin are the top programs for Roberts.
“I am thankful for each opportunity, however, at this point I will focus on the following schools going forward,” Roberts said in his announcement.
Oklahoma and Baylor are considered the top two programs for Roberts, respectively, according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM).
Roberts visited Notre Dame in mid-April and loved his experience in South Bend.
“The campus is the most beautiful campus I’ve ever seen,” he said. “We got to see everything. It had that old-timed feel, but it all looks brand new. I’m in love with the campus. Notre Dame’s campus just fits me well.
“I loved all of the coaches. They treated me like I’m already family. Coach [Marty] Biagi was our main guy; he showed us all around campus Friday. He’s the best guy you can ask for. We’ve known him from North Texas [where Biagi previously coached and Roberts’ older brother played].
“Coach [Gino] Guidugli, I love him. He recruited me when he was the tight ends coach at Wisconsin. He offered me there. He’s another big part of my recruitment, and we have a really good relationship.”
Roberts ranks as the nation’s No. 137 overall recruit and No. 7 tight end according to the 2025 On3 Industry Ranking.
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“It was really good. Every time I walk away from Notre Dame — well, really with anywhere — I feel like I’ve gained a lot more knowledge.”
— 2024 safety Paul Mencke Jr. following his Notre Dame official visit
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