Metuchen (N.J.) four-star offensive tackle John Olmstead is the latest class of 2019 recruit to commit to Notre Dame.

He announced is commitment on Friday during a ceremony at his high school.

The 6-6, 290-pounder chose the Fighting Irish over offers from Duke, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Ohio State, Penn State and many others across the country.

Olmstead made multiple trips to South Bend before choosing to be Irish. He was in town for camp, checked the school out on unofficial visits, and even watched Notre Dame take on Navy. He did his due-diligence and took his time throughout the process. In the end, he wanted nothing more than to suit up for the Fighting Irish and continue the tradition of top high school offensive linemen ending up at Notre Dame.

Notre Dame offensive line coach Jeff Quinn put in a ton of work on this one over the past few months, as well as offensive coordinator Chip Long. They pushed hard for the New Jersey native and never slowed down their pursuit. Defensive line coach Mike Elston got the ball rolling on this one early and showed Olmstead a lot of love, well before he really blew up on a national stage. It’s a big win, as the Irish look to land at least four offensive linemen this cycle and replace some big-time talent in the next few years.

According to 247Sports analyst Brian Dohn, Notre Dame is getting one heck of a player.

“Olmstead will be a good one in the 2019 class and he already has good technique for a young player,” according to Dohn’s 247Sports evaluation. “He needs to be more assertive with his initial punch, which will develop as he adds upper body strength. He shows quick feet and a good knee bend. Olmstead is able to use his lower body strength to take control of a block even when it looks like he is being overpowered at first. Again, upper body strength will change that, so it is not a concern. He engages and drives his legs in run blocking and he is quick to get his hands inside on the defensive player. In pass protection, his foot speed and length enable him to cover the edge, but developing his kick step is important.”

Per the 247Sports Composite Rankings, Olmstead is the No. 169 overall player nationally, No. 18 offensive tackle in the country and No. 4 prospect in New Jersey from the 2019 class.

According to the 247Sports standalone rankings, Olmstead is the No. 297 overall recruit in the country, No. 32 offensive tackle nationally and No. 4 player in New Jersey this cycle.

For more on this commitment, Irish Illustrated brings you a ton of coverage including:

——— How Notre Dame landed Olmstead (via Kevin Sinclair)

https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/Article/How-it-happened-John-Olmstead-commits-to-Notre-Dame-117517901

——— In The Film Room: Evaluating Olmstead (via Tim Prister)

https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/Article/In-The-Film-Room-Notre-Dame-OL-commit-John-Olmstead-117522273 (VIP)

——— Olmstead talks about his decision to be Irish (on-site via Brian Dohn)

https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/Article/Notre-Dame-Fighting-Irish-football-gets-commitment-from-4-star-OT-John-Olmstead-117525158

——— 247Sports Evaluation — Olmstead to Notre Dame (on-site via Brian Dohn)

https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/Article/Analysis-of-Notre-Dame-commit-John-Olmstead-117526155 (VIP)