All I intended to add to the discussion was that I’d take Starlings as a recruit without hesitation.
I do disagree a bit with your take on Starlings, though, who is class of ‘23. A 4* 300+ pound interior DL with his composite ranking (.9169) and offer list — I think that’s better than a guy you just want to “fill out a class.” He’s higher rated than Gobaira, Zeigler, Morrison, Staes, and a number of other members of ND’s ‘22 class. And at a position of need. Plus, as I mentioned, many guys who aren’t 5*s or top 150 players approach their ceilings and become stars anyway. Georgia’s 1st team AA DL Jordan Davis was a big-bodied 3* recruit (.8858 composite rating/#424 nationally) who anchored a NC defense. I’d be thrilled to get a guy like Starlings. Those guys can be the guys to help take a team “to the next level.”
If Starlings does do it for you, you might be disappointed by this news: According to Tom Loy, ND is currently pushing hard for uncommitted ‘22 RB Andrew Paul, who was offered by ND last week. He’s a 3* with a composite ranking of #1212 nationally (per 247) and a composite rating of .8466 (also per 247). I like him, but I think some here will be underwhelmed.