Offensive lineman Josh Lugg
Measurables: 6-7, 300.
School: Wexford (Pa.) North Allegheny.
Rivals ranking: Four stars, No. 13 offensive tackle.
247Sports ranking: Four stars, No. 12 offensive tackle.
Notable numbers: Lugg helped clear the way for a rushing attack that racked up 3,303 yards and 50 touchdowns in 12 games. He also recorded 18 tackles, four tackles for a loss and three sacks on defense.
First scholarship offer: Pittsburgh.
Moment I knew I wanted to be Irish: “When I first stepped on campus and worked with (offensive line) coach (Harry) Hiestand at the camp in 2015.”
One word to describe Brian Kelly: "Motivated."
The one thing I won’t miss about the recruiting process: “The weird text messages in the morning of coaches saying like, ‘Good morning, Josh.’ Those freaked me out.”
Best player I’ve played against: UCLA DE commit Jaelan Phillips.
How many times have you watched Rudy? “Probably three times.”
Latest Netflix binge: “The Office.”
Most embarrassing song on my playlist: “Swim Good” by Frank Ocean.
Dream job (other than the NFL): “CEO of some big business.”
Expectations for my freshman season: “Learn from the best — coach Hiestand. Be able to work with all the offensive linemen, and start turning into one of the best offensive linemen to go through Notre Dame.”
Favorite football accomplishment: "U.S. Army All-American."
Should football have an early signing period? “Yes. You should be able to sign whenever you want as soon as you commit. I would have signed a year ago if I had the chance. That way you don’t have to worry about all these recruiting rules with the NCAA. I feel like I’m already part of the team, so why can’t I just sign?"
Under Armour, Nike or Adidas: Adidas.
Sports idol: Tim Tebow.
Preferred social media: Twitter.
Favorite musician/band: J. Cole.
Celebrity crush: Jennifer Aniston.
Most used emoji:
Mannequin Challenge or Running Man Challenge: Running Man Challenge.
Senior highlights:
It's official!☘️☘️☘️ #FightSZN#IRISHEL17Ehttps://t.co/aKFDNKtDid
— Josh Lugg (@jluggnut) February 1, 2017
