Notre Dame football recruiting update ahead of 'Pot of Gold Day'
Notre Dame football recruiting update ahead of 'Pot of Gold Day'
St. Patricks Day is will always coincide with Notre Dame football, as its their 'Pot of Gold Day' with multiple offers being dished out.
While there will be a lot of action regarding Irish recruiting today, that doesn't discount the coaching staff's efforts from this past weekend. There was plenty of new developments with some of the top recruits across the country.
Find out below the latest on Notre Dame football recruiting before a good amount of offers are sent out to new prospects.
(Note: All recruiting rankings are according to the 247Sports Composite and are in the 2026 class unless otherwise noted.)
Cornerback Jaziel Hart
While Hart had already trimmed his list down to six schools, Notre Dame not included, he will still make a visit to South Bend this spring. There will be more visits for the 5-foot, 11-inch and 170-pound defender who is currently unranked.
Running back Javian Osborne
An official visit to Notre Dame has been scheduled starting on March 18th, as the nation's No. 83 overall prospect figures out where he wants to attend college. This would be a huge recruiting win for the Irish, but they'll have to wow him on his trip as it looks like Michigan and Miami have a leg up on the competition.
Multiple prospects announce their official visits
There were multiple players who decided to make the announcement over the weekend that they will visit South Bend. Safety Nick Reddish (No. 593), edge rusher Ebenezer Ewetade (No. 152), tight end JC Anderson (No. 145), wide receiver Brayden Robinson (No. 324), cornerback Caden Harris (No. 158), running back Jonaz Walton (No. 118) and offensive tackle Ekene Ogboko (No. 59). It's a big time group of prospects that the Irish will have the opportunity to show what Notre Dame is all about.
Linebacker Landon Sams
The unranked Ohio prospect will take an unofficial visit to see Notre Dame this spring, in hopes of earning an offer. He's a bit on the smaller side for a linebacker, at 6-foot and 225-pounds, but that doesn't matter if he can make the plays. You have to think that if the Irish do offer, they'll jump to the top of his list.
Quarterback Donald Tabron II
This is one recruitment that will be a lengthy one, as Tabron is in the 2028 class. He already holds multiple offers, but one is not from Notre Dame. This visit could be the start of potentially getting one, as the Irish would like to see him throw and if he is as big as his listed 6-foot, 3-inch and 180-pound frame is.
Notre Dame commits prepare for 'Pot of Gold Day'
Multiple current Irish 2026 commits are excited for what is to come today, as they will see plenty of their classmates get offers. You have to believe that they will all help out with their recruitments as well. It going to be a fun one today.
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