Four-star 2026 offensive tackle has Notre Dame football in his final three schools
Four-star 2026 offensive tackle has Notre Dame football in his final three schools
Notre Dame football is looking to cement its 2026 offensive line class with an elite tackle, and one of their top remaining targets is Pennsylvania's Grayson McKeogh.
The 6-foot, 7-inch and 285-pound prospect recently cut his list down to just three schools: Penn State, Texas and the Irish. As the No. 260 overall prospect in the 247Sports Composite Rankings, McKeogh is one of the top remaining uncommitted offensive tackle prospects.
He's set to make official visits to each one of his top-three schools in June, with trip to South Bend sandwiched between seeing the Nittany Lions and then finishing off with the Longhorns. Most likely a commitment will come soon after he finishes off his visits, as the Irish will surely roll out the Blue and Gold carpet for him.
Although Notre Dame already has Gregory Patrick, Tyler Merrill, Ben Nichols and Sullivan Garvin committed on the line already, none of them currently project to be a left tackle. McKeogh fits that mold, and would be a great addition to the Irish class.
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