I think it is better to get some elite players on the field

earlier. There should be 5 to 6 players on the team that are 5 stars, similar to Mayer, also more very high level 4-Star players similar to Kyle Hamilton. Their talent allows them to contribute for 3 years at a very high level and some will stay for 4 years. These players are "Man-Childs."

Clemson has 2 Freshman starting on the DL...2 exceptional playmaking DL. Both are 5-Stars and they will contribute for at least 3 years:
- Bryan Bresee: DT #1 Overall Recruit - All ACC DT
- Myles Murphy: SDE #7 Overall Recruit

In the 2021 Class Clemson is adding 3 Strong 4-Star DL that are ranked overall recruits at # 93, 101 and 179.

ND has a great DT coming in next year in 4-Star Gabriel Rubio who is the #116 overall recruit. He will probably be the best overall DT we have had in 5 years, and should see a good amount of playing time next year. In the last 4 years, ND has not recruited elite DL as of late (and Interior DL is thin in depth) and this class is lacking in a strong edge rusher. When you get a strong front 4 you do not have to blitz, but when you do blitz it can be overwhelming...someone will get through unless you get the ball out quickly, which is a key to a great defense.

Multiple Elite players on either side of the line, is almost like having an extra player on the field - they require double teams or someone is going to blow up a one-on-one assignment.

Yes, some veteran players develop over time, but I would rather have more elite players mixed in with mostly 4-star and some 3-Star recruits that stay for 4 to 5 years.