One of Notre Dame's top remaining ‘26 targets, S Nick Reddish, will commit later this week
While there isn't much room left in the group, as it stands with 25 verbals, the Irish won't turn away a prospect that they believe can help the team. One of those players is North Carolina safety Nick Reddish, who will make his commitment on July 11th at his high school.
Notre Dame is one of three finalists along with Indiana and Wisconsin for the 5-foot, 11-inch and 185-pound star. Reddish is ranked as the No. 681 overall prospect in the 247Sports Composite, and it is looking like he is leaning towards picking the Irish.
There are three 247Sports crystal ball projections logged for him, and each of them believes that the is going to pick Notre Dame. In just a few days, we will find out if they are correct, as the Irish could be adding another top player to its already impressive collection of committed members of the secondary.
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