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football recruiting and I feel really good about everything with Notre Dame," he said, noting the continued efforts by the Irish coaching staff were paramount in his choice. Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly made the Redfield household his first 247Sports recruiting analyst Chris Nee also got a look at the No. 23 commit of Notre Dame's 2013 recruiting class while covering the Under Armour Game. "I love Max," Nee said. "It was my "Anytime you can get one of the best athletes in the country and plug him in at a position like safety, it's a positive thing. Redfield is rangy and athletic, he can play physical and I see him as being a big asset in the pass defense." 247Sports national recruiting director JC Shurburtt stop on the recruiting trail following the win over USC, and it was a strong first impression for the family. "I talked it over with my parents right after the trip," Redfield said. "I felt it was the right school for me, and they were in support of it." The No. 5 safety in the country and the No. 44 overall prospect in the nation, according to 247Sports, has played both sides of the ball but has a preference on where he plays for the Irish. "They feel I could play either free safety or wide receiver," the versatile player said. "I definitely have a preference for defense, though." According to 247Sports national recruiting director JC Shurburtt, he sees the potential of Redfield being on defense as well. "Anytime you can get one of the best athletes in the country and plug him in at a position like safety, it's a positive thing," Shurburtt said. "Redfield is rangy and athletic, he can play physical and I see him as being a big asset in the pass defense. He has the frame to come up and stop the run effectively." first chance to take him in. He's a real long-armed kid, has a solid body and moves fluidly. He's very good at coming down and attacking things at the middle of the field. He can turn and run to cover space quickly. … He does a great job of being that safety option. I've been very impressed with him." ✦ Film Analysis Strengths His playmaking skills make him a differencemaker that the Irish heavily pursued as the top target for a safety/cornerback hybrid role … He can come up and make a hit, but is also agile enough to cover … Plays with passion, remains composed under pressure, loves to stick the ball carrier and doesn't waste time filling the hole after making a quick read. Areas To Improve Breaks down well to not overpursue the ball carrier, but doesn't fully wrap up at times and relies on "blowing up" the ball carrier … As the competition improves it won't be as easy to make those plays, but it won't be a difficult transition because the ability to do so is there with the angles he takes to the ball. — Jason Sapp