2027 Mississippi defender Deven Robertson plans to visit Notre Dame for Texas A&M showdown
Notre Dame has put together one of its strongest classes ever with its 2026 haul, and Marcus Freeman and Co. have kept their foot on the pedal when it comes to assembling talent for 2027.
One target in that class is Oak Grove (Hattiesburg, MS) defensive lineman Deven Robertson, who is coveted by several top schools.
Robertson has decided to attend the Fighting Irish's clash against Texas A&M in South Bend on September 13. It just so happens that the Aggies are also in play for the No. 34 DL in the 2027 class, per the 247Sports Composite Rankings.
The 6-foot-3, 304-pound three-star prospect, who was part of one of the deepest defensive line groups to attend ND's Irish Invasion camp earlier this summer, has offers from top programs such as Florida, LSU, Miami, Texas A&M and USC.
If the Irish are able to land Robertson, it would be another strong early addition to a class that currently holds commitments from linebacker Ellis McGaskin and long snapper Sean Kraft. Robertson would add nice size to the interior defensive line for coach Al Washington, who has forged a strong relationship with the Mississippi native.
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