New Jersey linebacker Tahj Gray offered scholarship to Notre Dame
New Jersey linebacker Tahj Gray offered scholarship to Notre Dame
Notre Dame's Irish Invasion recruiting camp last weekend was quite the success, and it led to another offer for a standout performer.
Class of 2028 linebacker Tahj Gray received an offer from the Fighting Irish following his strong showing against fellow prospects. The 6-foot-2, 200-pounder from St. Joseph Regional (Montvale, NJ) excelled at the camp both at linebacker and defensive end.
Making things even more special is his older brother, Chaz Gray, also was offered by the Irish. Chaz is a 6-foot-4, 225-pound three-star edge product in the Class of 2027.
Notre Dame's excellence on the recruiting trail under Marcus Freeman and his staff have the program built for sustained success, and it's being noticed nationally.
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