If a kid visits a school three times, that usually means whatever they're doing to recruit him isn't [censored]ing him off.
Across the board, Notre Dame has really slowed down their approach to recruiting this year - they're certainly out on the road less, and they're not offering as many as quickly. In part thats because of the new recruiting rules, and in part because they want to spend more time with the current players (something they really needed to do more of, obviously). They're telling a lot of kids to take their time, which I didn't hear as much last season. Most of their OL targets are planning to take all their officials, so I really don't see the Irish being in any rush to squeeze Watt in before someone else verbals.
And no, I'm not naive enough to think that ND hasn't resorted to pressure tactics before (7 coaches knocking on Lawrence Wilson's door). I just don't see "pressure" being a part of this year's approach. They're definitely playing it more low key with their kids.
I heard that Chris's older brother considered walking on at ND when Coach Walker passed away at Northwestern. Something to the effect of not being sure if his scholarship would be honored by the new coaching staff, so ND became plan B. Obviously, NU did honor the scholly, but either way there is a common thread of brand name degrees.
NOT saying its a slam dunk or anything, far from it, but my point is that a lot of indications I've gotten are that the brand name of a degree looks like an important part for those associated with the Watt family. I think ND is in it, but I wouldn't sleep on Northwestern either.
OSU, ND, and NU should all be in it 'til the very end.