Social media reacts to Notre Dame football adding defensive end Tiki Hola
Social media reacts to Notre Dame football adding defensive end Tiki Hola
Notre Dame football's 2026 class got larger on Saturday, as 2026 Texas defensive lineman Tiki Hola committed.
It was a big recruiting win for the Irish, as they beat out rivals USC along with SMU for the 6-foot, 2-inch and 285-pound pass rusher. Notre Dame's class now stands with fifteen commitments, and ranks as the No. 2 overall class according to the 247Sports Composite Team Rankings.
Social media was quick to react to the news, as the Irish continued an impressive hot streak in recruiting. Find out below the best reactions to Hola joining the Notre Dame 2026 class.
Some highlights of what to expect from Hola
Hola is a load upfront, as not only does he keep offensive lineman from getting to the second-level, he's able to shed off blockers and make plays. He's close to having a college-ready frame, and with some time with the Notre Dame Strength & Conditioning coaches, an impact could happen early.
Underrated at his position
Edge rushers get most of the publicity along the defensive line, as Hola isn't ranked as high as some of his future teammates. That shouldn't matter much once they all enroll, as he plays in one of the best states for high school, and should over-perform his current ranking.
The Polynesian pipeline continues
Linebacker Kyngstonn Viliama-Asa's mother was pretty excited to see another Polynesian player joining the Irish recruiting class. Notre Dame has had multiple players shine from that area, and HOla could be another on that list.
The Irish are hot
While Notre Dame had a lull in commitments, behind the scenes they were putting in plenty of work. It's been a great last few months for Irish recruiting, and that doesn't look like it is going to stop anytime soon.
Hola's community has his back
You love to see when your high school if fully behind one of their own's decision, as you really can't go wrong with picking Notre Dame. You get a fantastic mix of athletics and academics, and recently they have shown you can contended for championships as well. Congrats Tiki, welcome to the Irish family!
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