Davonte Neal's recruiting saga has taken some strange turns in recent weeks, and now the wide receiver, who is committed to Notre Dame, has announced that he is transferring to a different high school in the final semester of his senior year.
Luke Neal, the four-star recruit's father told IrishIllustrated.com that Neal is transferring to a Phoenix high school and will graduate on time this spring. Luke Neal also indicated that Notre Dame officials already had spoken with Neal's high school guidance counselor.
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The timing is unusual, but none of the parties involved appear to be worried about Neal's academics. In a comment to the South Bend Tribune, Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly said, "[Neal]'s going to have his academics taken care of, and that's really the most important things for us."
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