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Notre Dame football 2026 recruiting class commitment tracker
(This story has been updated to add new information.) Notre Dame football is once again putting together an impressive recruiting class, as currently there are eighteen verbals. It is a great collection of players, one that should continue the recent success that Notre Dame has had on and off the field. Head coach Marcus Freeman has done a fantastic job elevating the Irish in the eyes of prospects, and it has paid off big dividends. Advertisement Part of the success that Notre Dame has seen in the 2026 cycle has to do with its impressive run in the College Football Playoff, but a lot of credit has to go to the coaching staff as well, starting with Freeman. Find out below every Notre Dame 2026 football commit along with a quick bio of each one of them. (Note: All recruiting rankings are according to the 247Sports Composite and are updated every time the Irish class grows.) Wide receiver Dylan Faison The first commitment of the class, it always seemed like Faison would join his brother Jordan in South Bend. He hasn't wavered on his commitment despite new offers like Miami. Faison also intends on playing lacrosse for the Irish. Advertisement Commitment date: March 18th, 2024 Measurable's: 5-foot, 11-inches and 170-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 766, position No. 114 Quarterback Noah Grubbs The Florida quarterback knew early on that Notre Dame was the place for him, and didn't need to wait out the process. Grubbs has been a leader in recruiting others in the class, and while he might have to wait a bit to be the starter, he's got the potential to be a very good one. Commitment date: June 1st, 2024 Measurable's: 6-foot, 4-inches and 205-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 174, position No. 11 Linebacker Thomas Davis Jr. Davis' father is a Georgia alumni, but that won't matter much in his recruitment. While the Bulldogs came after him late, the Irish will hold onto his recruitment. This is a big win for Notre Dame. Advertisement Commitment date: Nov. 12th, 2024 Measurable's: 6-foot, 2-inches and 205-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 195, position No. 10 Cornerback Chaston Smith While Smith doesn't get a lot of publicity, he's a great prospect and exactly what Notre Dame is looking for in a cornerback. Long, athletic and smooth, the Tennessee native had plenty of offers, but the Irish won out. Commitment date: Dec. 1st, 2024 Measurable's: 6-foot, 1-inch and 185-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 313, position No. 26 Offensive lineman Sullivan Garvin The first of many offensive lineman that have committed to Notre Dame, Garvin could end up playing either tackle or guard. The versatility separates him, and his size will allow the Irish coaching staff to have options where to play him. Advertisement Commitment date: Dec. 5th, 2024 Measurable's: 6-foot, 5-inches and 300-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 407, position No. 35 Offensive lineman Ben Nichols The second Michigan offensive lineman, Nichols also had an impressive offer list. He made the choice to join Notre Dame's class early, and hasn't had a second thought. Like Garvin, Nichols could end up playing on the outside or interior, and should be a difference maker. Commitment date: Dec. 24th, 2024 Measurable's: 6-foot, 5-inches and 315-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 227, position No. 16 Offensive lineman Tyler Merrill If you are noticing a trend with this year's offensive line class, you are doing a great job. All of them can play multiple positions, as Merrill can play guard or tackle. My guess is that he'll start on the inside, but can play right tackle if needed. Another impressive recruiting win for Notre Dame. Advertisement Commitment date: Jan. 30, 2025 Measurable's: 6-foot, 5-inches and 338-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 104, position No. 5 Edge Ebenezer Ewetade Ewetade was the start of an Irish recruiting run, and he was a big one to get. One of the best edge rushers in the country, he's exactly what teams are looking for in the position. Notre Dame could have another true freshman playing early on the defensive line. Commitment date: April 5th, 2025 Measurable's: 6-foot, 4-inches and 221-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 134, position No. 17 Edge rusher Rodney Dunham Almost the exact size as his future teammate Ewetade, Dunham comes into the program with a bit more hype. He's a national prospect that should be playing early next fall. Dunham is an elite player. Advertisement Commitment date: April 10th, 2025 Measurable's: 6-foot, 4-inches and 227-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 32, position No. 5 Offensive lineman Gregory Patrick Patrick is the only true tackle of the group, but he's a good one. He has the size and agility to deal with speed or power rushers, but it's hard to say if he will see the field early. Notre Dame has done a great job accumulating talent on the offensive line, but we have seen true freshman crack the lineup in the recent years. Commitment date: April 13th, 2025 Measurable's: 6-foot 5-inches and 275-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 179, position No. 15 Wide receiver Bubba Frazier Frazier is a player that is perfect for a slot receiver spot, shifty with sure hands and a great route runner. Coming from Georgia, you know that he's playing against some of the best high school competition every week, so there shouldn't be that big of an adjustment at the next level for him. Advertisement Commitment date: April 14th, 2025 Measurable's: 5-foot, 10-inches and 180-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 294, position No. 48 Safety Ayden Pouncey The Pouncey family has a long history of producing college football players and Ayden is the next up. Both his brothers played at Florida, but he chose his own path. He has the chance to be the best of the bunch, and this was a big recruiting win for Notre Dame. Commitment date: April 26th, 2025 Measurable's: 6-foot, 3-inches and 160-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 145, position No. 12 Linebacker Jakobe Clapper Ohio has become a focus state for Notre Dame and they won out on Clapper. He chose the Irish over multiple Big Ten and SEC offers, and could be the next impressive linebacker in South Bend. Advertisement Commitment date: May 2nd, 2025 Measurable's: 6-foot, 2-inches and 215-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 407, position No. 27 Running back Javian Osborne Notre Dame got one of the elite running backs in the country with Osborne's commitment. He's more of a bruiser, but has the ability to break big runs as well. Osborne has the potentiall to play early for the Irish. Commitment date: May 3rd, 2025 Measurable's: 5-foot, 10-inches and 200-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 90, position No. 6 Defensive tackle Tiki Hola A true defensive tackle, Hola doesn't just clog up the middle, he makes plays. The Irish beat out USC for his commitment, which makes it even sweeter. Hola may need some time to get accustomed to the college game, but when he does, watch out. Advertisement Commitment date: May 10th, 2025 Measurable's: 6-foot, 2-inches and 285-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 328, position No. 39 Running back Jonaz Walton The second back of the cycle, Walton also enters the program with some significant hype. He has the speed to break off big runs, and the power to fight for tough yards. Walton is also a very good receiving threat, and could make an impact anytime the ball is in his hands. Commitment date: May 14th, 2025 Measurable's: 5-foot, 10-inches and 205-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 125, position No. 10 Offensive tackle Grayson McKeogh The final piece of the offensive line puzzle for Notre Dame was McKeogh, who gives them a top-level option at left tackle. While he's not ranked as highly as some of his soon-to-be teammates, McKeogh has an extremely high ceiling and should make a big impact for the Irish. Advertisement Commitment date: June 18th, 2025 Measurable's: 6-foot, 8-inches and 275-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 262, position No. 20 Safety Khary Adams Notre Dame once again won out on a national prospect, as Adams could have went almost anywhere that he wanted to. South Bend will be his new home, as the East coast pipeline continues for the Irish. Adams has the potential to be the next elite corner for Notre Dame, and it wouldn't surprise me for him to be an early-entry NFL prospect. Commitment date: June 20th, 2025 Measurable's: 6-foot, 2-inches and 175-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 75, position No. 9 This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Notre Dame football 2026 recruiting class commitment tracker
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21-05-2025
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Florida 2026 wide receiver announces when he will officially visit Notre Dame
Florida 2026 wide receiver announces when he will officially visit Notre Dame Notre Dame football wants difference makers in its 2026 recruiting class at wide receiver, and they've been doing a great job of casting a wide net to land others to compliment current commitments Dylan Faison and Bubba Frazier. One of those targets is Florida's Brian Williams, a 6-foot, 4-inch and 185-pound underrated prospect. Currently ranked as the nation's No. 748 overall player in the 247Sports Composite, he announced five official visits that he'll make over the next few months. One of them will be to South Bend, Williams' last of this group starting on June 19th. He also taking trips to Penn State, Florida, Alabama and Kentucky, but the Irish have the current advantage of being the last one on his list. Notre Dame has its work cut out for them to land the talented receiver, but they are squarely in the mix for Williams.
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05-02-2025
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2026 four-star receiver target to make unofficial visit to Notre Dame
As of this writing, Dylan Faison is the only receiver commit for Notre Dame's 2026 recruiting class. While the Irish might not be the frontrunners for 2026 four-star receiver recruit Brody Keefe, he at least has enough interest that he'll see for himself what Notre Dame is about. Rivals national recruiting analyst Sam Spiegelman is reporting that Keefe, who hails from Charlotte, North Carolina, will make an unofficial visit to Notre Dame on March 28 and 29. He also has Georgia and Florida on his list for the spring. It's hard to say exactly which direction Keefe is leaning towards. Rivals has Clemson as the favorite to land him. 247Sports lists both Ohio State and Tennessee as the programs trending most favorably for his services. Right now, it appears College Football Playoff teams from this past season are most likely to get Keefe. That obviously would be good news for the Irish, who came one game short of winning the whole thing: Best of luck to the Irish in their pursuit of him. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes and opinions. Follow Geoffrey on X: @gfclark89.
USA Today
05-02-2025
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2026 four-star receiver target to make unofficial visit to Notre Dame
2026 four-star receiver target to make unofficial visit to Notre Dame As of this writing, Dylan Faison is the only receiver commit for Notre Dame's 2026 recruiting class. While the Irish might not be the frontrunners for 2026 four-star receiver recruit Brody Keefe, he at least has enough interest that he'll see for himself what Notre Dame is about. Rivals national recruiting analyst Sam Spiegelman is reporting that Keefe, who hails from Charlotte, North Carolina, will make an unofficial visit to Notre Dame on March 28 and 29. He also has Georgia and Florida on his list for the spring. It's hard to say exactly which direction Keefe is leaning towards. Rivals has Clemson as the favorite to land him. 247Sports lists both Ohio State and Tennessee as the programs trending most favorably for his services. Right now, it appears College Football Playoff teams from this past season are most likely to get Keefe. That obviously would be good news for the Irish, who came one game short of winning the whole thing: Best of luck to the Irish in their pursuit of him. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes and opinions. Follow Geoffrey on X: @gfclark89.
