Eddie Vanderdoes football recruiting udates

Eddie Vanderdoes has made his decision, committing to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The Placer defensive tackle was highly sought after by numerous schools. Vanderdoes had 39 offers on National Signing Day, including schools like Alabama, UCLA, USC and Washington (the schools where Vanderdoes officially visited).

From SB Nation’s Bud Elliott:

Out of Placer (Calif.) Auburn High School, Eddie Vanderdoes is one of the most sought after recruits in the country.

At 6’3, 300 pounds, rated five stars, and by some the top defensive tackle nationally, Vanderdoes has offers from every major school, and has narrowed his list to USC (to which he was once committed), UCLA, Washington, Notre Dame and Alabama.

Elite defensive tackle prospect Eddie Vanderdoes will make his announcement on National Signing Day, meaning a list of schools including USC, Notre Dame, and Alabama will have to wait for the five-star recruit’s decision.

The Placer, Calif., native will make his announcement on signing day, Feb. 6, at 5 p.m. Until then, his destination is anybody’s guess.

Five-star defensive tackle prospect Eddie Vanderdoes asserted that his recruitment is still opening after taking an official visit to USC this weekend. He will be taking a trip to Notre Dame this upcoming weekend.

Reports had been spreading that Vanderdoes was once again off the market, but the 6’3, 310-pounder confirmed he was still looking at other schools via Twitter:

USC is expecting to welcome a nice group of official visitors this weekend as it tries to wrap up its 2013 recruiting class.

The biggest visitor of the weekend for the Trojans is Eddie Vanderdoes, a five-star defensive tackle from Auburn, Calif., Placer High School. At 6’3, 310 pounds, Vanderdoes is rated as the No. 1 defensive tackle prospect in the Class of 2013 by 247Sports and ESPN, while Rivals lists him as a four-star and the No. 4 player at his position.

He spoke with Scout’s Greg Biggins about his decision ($):

Vanderdoes has not eliminated USC and some would even consider the Trojans the favorite to land the big tackle. And for their part, USC will not be giving up.