Florida State commit Efrem White enjoys visit to Notre Dame

Florida State commit Efrem White enjoys visit to Notre Dame
Notre Dame target Efrem White is currently committed to Florida State, but for how long?
The Vero Beach (Vero Beach, FL) Class of 2026 product just wrapped up a multi-day visit to South Bend Tuesday. The 6-foot-1.5, 155-pound four-star athlete/wide receiver, who committed to the Seminoles in December 2023, is the 30th-ranked prospect in the state of Florida, per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He has seen a surge of interest from major programs since the start of the year, including an offer from Notre Dame.
As a freshman, White started every game at cornerback and also saw some time at quarterback and receiver. As a sophomore and junior, he started on both sides of the ball, seeing time at quarterback, running back and multiple receiver spots. But it wasn't until this spring that he has been locked in solely at receiver.
White also runs track, where he posted a 22.57 mark in the 200. He, of course, will need to add size to his frame, but his speed and raw athleticism clearly stand out.
Marcus Freeman and his staff currently have 16 commitments for the Class of 2026, giving the Fighting Irish the No. 2 haul in the country according to 247Sports Team Composite Rankings. White would be a dynamic piece to add to the class.
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