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Notre Dame’s Next Star Tight End: James Flanigan

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James Flanigan is a 4 Star recruit who plays Tight End at Notre Dame Academy. Flanigan is ranked as the 149th best recruit in the class of 2025 and is ranked as a top 10 Tight End in the class as well. In addition, Flanigan is listed as the #2 recruit in the state of Wisconsin and is listed as the #1 Tight End in the state of Wisconsin. He is committed to play at Notre Dame.

Who are some role models in your life?

My dad is a big role model for me.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

I listen to a lot of rock pregame, recently it has been a lot of Skid Row.

What are the strengths of your game?

My biggest strengths are my competitiveness and physicality.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memories are bonding with my teammates.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Keep pushing and play sports year round.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

I would love to meet Jordy Nelson.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

When Notre Dame beat USC at home.

Dean Berman

Dean
Dean Berman is a sports fanatic, writer and Founder of Whoa! Sports World, the source for next generation playmakers and champions. Dean is also Manager of the varsity football and basketball teams at Hopewell Valley Central HS in Pennington, NJ.