'09 IN DT Jordan Stepp (Cincinnati LOI)

[Svoboda]

Defensive Tackle
Ben Davis High School ( http://www.wayne.k12.in.us/bdhhome/) (Indianapolis, IN)

Links of Interest:
Rivals Profile (http://notredame.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=67187&sport=1)

Ht: 6-foot-0
Wt: 283 lbs

Combine
Forty: 5.28
Bench Reps: 36
Bench Max:
Squat Max:
Shuttle: 4.81 secs.
Vertical: 24 in.
GPA: 3.12

Star Ratings
Rivals.com:
Scout.com: ***

Rankings & Accolades
Scout #49 Defensive Tackle

Statistics
2006-
2007-

Schools of Interest
California
Louisville
Miami
Notre Dame
Ohio State
Oregon
Stanford
Vanderbilt

Multimedia

Jordan Stepp Highlights 1 (http://www.notredame.rivals.com/video.asp?section=fbrecruit&pkey=67187&vidtype=prospect&vidid=107666)

[Svoboda]

Jordan Stepp

http://i27.tinypic.com/wb5lk4.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/24kxgkp.jpg

[Svoboda]

Probably the premiere defensive tackle in the state of Indiana, kid is an absolute ox. Has been stuck behind some talent and his senior year he should really shine. Also a mainstay on the Giants offensive line and probably could play that in college as well.

Has performed well at the last two combines that have been in Indy. One to keep an eye on.

[scooper]

Who was the last player ND had from Ben Davis?

[rontdtarchala]

I think it might not be a bad idea for me to check him out this fall

[Svoboda]

Who was the last player ND had from Ben Davis?
None, at least scholarship, dating back to the 70s according to our database. We've flirted with some, but a majority of the time the kids are poor students such as James Banks back in 2001, who ultimately wound up at Tennessee.

[rontdtarchala]

I can relate I'm pretty sure it takes the whole down just south of me to make a full set of teeth...

[rontdtarchala]

geez I'm hacking on people and can't even spell...I have an excuse I just found out the car I'm having redone the frame is 3/4 inch out and will have to be put on a rack....so I'm fairly po'd

[IrishCalves]

With that height and weight, he looks like NT material.

By the way, I'm calling it right now (I'm sure some of you know where this is going).

Whenever he pledges to a college, the headline will read, "Stepp in the right direction," now isn't that clever? :rolleyes:

[rontdtarchala]

your amazing IC how do you do it

[daytonirish]

Another guy who looks like he's going to be perfect size for NG. Need to keep the top players in Indy to stay home and become Irish.

[IrishCalves]

your amazing IC how do you do it

:D ... its all about them mental calisthenics, as well as a well balanced breakfast.

[NDGirlzRock]

Ron don't give him too big of a head! LOL! Just kiddin' Calves!

[rontdtarchala]

I know I have to be careful...lol...and I do agree we need to keep the top player (s) in home state and of course at ND

[IrishCalves]

Way too early to know just how good he'll be, but he's an early nominee to be 09's Braxston Cave. What that exactly means? Not too too sure. IN lineman? *Shrugs*.

[Svoboda]

I plan on making it out to see Stepp this season. I'm shooting for an October 12th date as they will be playing Carmel, who has another player that has attended camp at Notre Dame, dual threat QB Morgan Carter.

[rontdtarchala]

maybe I'll see you there svo

[irishziggy]

"Stepp" in the name of love. lol sorry couldnt help myself.

kid looks good physically, lets hope he has the grades and turns into a top player nationally.

[saclunch]

Stepp had the top reps for the bench in San Antonio at 41.
He ran a 5.06 forty at 290lbs and dominated one on ones losing once in over 30 reps.
He jumped to OL and took 4 reps only against Jacobbi McDaniels and won 3 0f 4.

[irishunclebill]

Profile Updated, Pictures and Video added.

Jordan made the Scout 300 list as an Offensive Guard, but he is being recruited primarily as a Defensive Tackle. As of now Stepp has no offers.

[The New Louis]

Jersey has some real prospects this year. Hopefully CW and CB can clean house

[IrishGrizz]

Jersey has some real prospects this year. Hopefully CW and CB can clean house

Man, from your lips to CW and the staffs ears! I love the nasty attitude they usually bring! :stickmove::aggressive:

[irishunclebill]

Man, from your lips to CW and the staffs ears! I love the nasty attitude they usually bring! :stickmove::aggressive:

Ok I'll bite, I ignored it on the New Louis post, but what in the hell does Jordan Stepp have to do with Jersey kids.:confused:

[IrishGrizz]

Ok I'll bite, I ignored it on the New Louis post, but what in the hell does Jordan Stepp have to do with Jersey kids.:confused:

IUB, I was only responding to Lewis comments. Wasn't paying attention to the thread.. My bad. :dead:

[saclunch]

Jordan's #'s from BD's lift meet March 1st.
Bench 440lbs
Squat 640lbs
Power clean 350lbs
40 4.83
weight
285lbs
His film is up on scout.

[IrishR#1]

None, at least scholarship, dating back to the 70s according to our database. We've flirted with some, but a majority of the time the kids are poor students such as James Banks back in 2001, who ultimately wound up at Tennessee.

Wow. I can't believe we recruited James Bank the thug. Word is he had a partying problem at Ben Davis and wasn't a quality character. I'm surprised that Davie wouldn't get that he was a thug.

[daytonirish]

Pretty impressive # if I do say so myself.

[saclunch]

Stepp picked up his first offer from NIU. I'm hearing he is about to pick up a few more real soon.

[rontdtarchala]

his numbers look great...hopefully he has the grades to go along with it and wants to be part of a championship university...ND baby!!!!

[saclunch]

Yes, he has the grades from what I know. He is a bright kid, that does his share of community service to.
He is very well liked by everyone that knows him teachers,coaches,parents and classmates. He is a good kid that would make a impact at ND on and off the field if given the chance.

[saclunch]

New jr. video up on rivals now.

[Svoboda]

Jordan now has offers from NIU, Ball State and Central Michigan. Hopefully he does the camp circuit this summer because he is a major D-I player IMO.

[rontdtarchala]

hope he gets a chance to get infront of the staff

[saclunch]

I hear some BCS schools are starting to take notice of Stepp.

[saclunch]

Stepp was named DL MVP at the Nike Camp in Columbus,OH.

[rontdtarchala]

seems like he's moving up...

[NDgrandson]

seems like he's moving up...

To the East Side.
http://www.bridgeandtunnelclub.com/bigmap/manhattan/ues/onlocation/jeffersons.jpghttp://blogs.goucher.edu/bubble/files/2007/02/jeffersons.jpg

[IrishR#1]

I'll probably check out a game of his/ I'm sure I will see Morgan Newton play. Carmel didn't want to move the Cathedral game to Lucas Oil because they were afraid they would be outdrawn fan-wise. Pussies.

[irishunclebill]

Profile Updated to reflect latest Rivals and Scout rankings.

Jordan is dropped from the Scout 300. Scout has also re-categorized him as a Defensive Tackle. He was previously rated as the #9 OG in the class, the position re-classification now has him as the #49 DT.

[Sureal]

That's retarded... Wasn't he the MV... nevermind.

[saclunch]

Stepp will be attending summer camp on the 17th of June. Heard today he ran a 4.7 and a 4.73 electronic 40 this week for max out week at BD.
http://ssfootball.rivals.com/photofeature.asp?fid=22832

[SoCalDomer]

As Advertised

Jordan Stepp (6-0, 285), Defensive tackle
Indianapolis/Ben Davis
Stepp won the defense line MVP award on Friday with the same hardnosed, "smack you in the mouth" style we saw on his junior film. He may lack ideal height at just 6-feet, and his body structure is not ideal, but Stepp utilized his stout frame to his advantage all day getting under blockers' pads and jolting them upright with great explosiveness. His quickness off the ball for a player with his girth was impressive, and he battled hard in the trenches. Could have been a "Stock Up" candidate but we had Stepp graded at a solid 77 before the camp, and he justified the ranking and his under-the-radar status.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=3390877

[Svoboda]

Exchanged messages with Jordan's dad this evening. He sent me this link and figured you guys would enjoy. There are several pics of Jordan at the recent Scout combine.

http://jwinslow.fotki.com/photos/football/high_school/2008-cinci-scoutcom/page27.html

[IrishR#1]

Exchanged messages with Jordan's dad this evening. He sent me this link and figured you guys would enjoy. There are several pics of Jordan at the recent Scout combine.

http://jwinslow.fotki.com/photos/football/high_school/2008-cinci-scoutcom/page27.html

Good size for a DE/NT in the 3-4. It looked like he had some good moves as well. I'd like to see us go more for the Indianapolis area, which we are doing with Stepp, Martin, Newton, and Koehne.

[saclunch]

Picked up Big East offer today from Cincy.

[scooper]

He reminds me a lot of Cincy's current All Big East DT Terril Byrd. They have very similar builds, strength and athleticism.

[saclunch]

Add IU to his list of offers.

[rontdtarchala]

he needs to go to ND we must get the best of the best out of indiana

[irishunclebill]

Expected at the ND camp on June 16.

[SoCalDomer]

Expected at the ND camp on June 16.

he better get an offer, or i may be driven to :alcoholic: (iced tea of course)

[marv81s]

with holmes, at least in my mind (and hopefully the ND coaching staff's), out of the picture with him publically stating that his final 2 is now Rutgers and Maryland, I hope that Stepp earns himself an offer at camp this coming week.

Lord knows we need the help on the D-line and Stepp would be a wonderful addition

[Svoboda]

Guys, Jordan is not coming to camp. He has decided to visit schools that are recruiting him harder. I believe he has trips schedule to Georgia Tech, Cincy, Iowa and Minnesota.

[HoffVir]

That's too bad. Would've liked to have seen him maybe get an offer at the camp.

[HereComeTheIrish]

Best of luck to the young man!!!

[SoCalDomer]

i'm hitting the iced tea. :alcoholic:

[IrishGrizz]

Too bad, but who can blame him for going to the places who really want him as a priority. Who knows how it will all play out now, as teams priorities also change.

[scooper]

I hope he takes a close look at Terril Byrd and lands in Cincinnati. They strike me as very similar players.

[daytonirish]

Well good luck to him.

[rontdtarchala]

don't like missing out on home state young men

[saclunch]

Stepp will be attending camp on the 17th!

[marv81s]

that is outstanding news

best of luck to him and I hope/pray he puts on a great showing and earns an offer

[irishunclebill]

Change in Plans?

Either way, great news for ND and Jordan. Good Luck on the 17th.

[HereComeTheIrish]

Go get 'em Jordan!!! Would love to see you in Blue and Gold!!!

[IrishKnight1023]

It'd be a nice addition. We aren't really recruiting another NT/DT type besides Corey Adams who is a longshot to put it nicely...and yes I know we have Tyler Stocken.

[Svoboda]

Good news. I spoke with his dad just this week and he said he wouldn't be attending.

[daytonirish]

Glad to hear he is going to camp with ND. From everything folks say about him I think he could very well get an offer after the camp.

[irishunclebill]

Cincy Bearcat.

[Svoboda]

Scoop and stoney are gonna love this... the Bearcats are getting a HELLUVA player.

[NDgrandson]

Oh man. This kid, along with Campanero and Markle fall into the same category in my book. These kids have tons of heart and work ethic but came just short of ND offers. I wish the best to Stepp.

[daytonirish]

Good luck to him.

[scooper]

I'm telling you, Terril Byrd II. Terril only became an all Big East DT.

If he's not a Domer, I am absolutely thrilled about this one. Good for him.