Isaiah Robertson to Notre Dame: Fighting Irish Land 4-Star WR Prospect

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish bolstered their offense for the future, as they received a commitment from 4-star class of 2017 receiver Isaiah Robertson from Neuqua Valley (IL) on Friday.

Robertson took to Twitter to announce his decision:

Robertson—ranked as the No. 214 prospect in the nation—is the No. 4 prospect in the state of Illinois and the 27th-best wide receiver in the nation. The 6'3" Robertson is ranked as the second-best receiver in the state, behind Jeff Thomas out of East St. Louis High School.

With the addition of Robertson, Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly secures his second 4-star recruit from Illinois for his 2017 recruiting class. Top Illinois tight end Cole Kmet from St. Viator High School is also committed to joining the Irish next year.

What makes Robertson an intriguing prospect is not just his size. At 6'3", he can outjump most defensive backs to make a catch in one-on-one coverage. Robertson uses his size to his advantage when it comes to speed, as well. He makes long strides in the open field, allowing him separation from the defenders. 

There were plenty of instances in his highlight tape, courtesy of Prep Force, that show he's more than just a big body teams can use on the outside.

It could possibly be a rough year or two for the Irish at the receiver position. Last year's leading receiver Will Fuller is two weeks away from finding a home in the NFL, and Chris Brown graduated last year. Torii Hunter Jr. is a senior this year, but Notre Dame has three 4-star receivers from its 2015 class expected to contribute heavily this year, along with two more 4-stars from the 2016 class.

It'll be a rebuilding process for the Irish offense, but Robertson's size and length give him a chance to contribute right away in two years.

All composite rankings from 247Sports, unless otherwise noted.