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USA Today
15-07-2025
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- USA Today
This fact shows that Notre Dame's 2026 class is one of the best in recent memory
Not to lost in the shuffle of Notre Dame offensive tackle commit Grayson McKeogh making a huge rise in Rivals latest 2026 rankings update, the class as a whole will go down as one of the best in recent memory. Currently with twenty-six verbals, the Irish placed six of them inside Rivals top-50: edge Rodney Dunham, McKeogh, edge Ebenezer Ewetade, tight end Ian Premer, cornerback Khary Adams and safety Joey O'Brien. On3's Mike Singer pointed out that last year's class signed just one player in that range, and two in the 2024 group. It can't be understated how much of a difference head coach Marcus Freeman has made on the recruiting trail, as he has elevated it to a level that hasn't been seen often in South Bend. It's not just the lead guy either, cornerbacks coach Mike Mickens, running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider and others have played a huge part in Notre Dame recent recruiting success. There is still plenty of work to do, but this class is shaping up to be a cornerstone of the program for years to come.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Notre Dame hosts commit Rodney Dunham and several key prospects
Notre Dame's campus is bustling today, at least when it comes to visiting football recruits. Five-star Fighting Irish commit Rodney Dunham, an edge rusher, led the way off the bus in South Bend. He was followed by wide receiver Bubba Frazier, edge rusher Ebenezer Ewetade, linebacker Kobe Clapper, offensive tackle Charlie Thom and defensive lineman Elijah Golden. Advertisement Notre Dame has been garnering praise for its recruiting classes, and while there's no guarantee any of these players commit to the Irish -- or if any of them will pan out in terms of production, should they sign -- it's clear that head coach Marcus Freeman knows that he and his staff will have to work hard to get back to, and beyond, the level reached in 2024. Recruiting is never-ending, and it's a good sign that the Irish are hosting so many touted prospects. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Advertisement Follow Tim on X: @tehealey This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Notre Dame's recruiting efforts are busy today
USA Today
20-06-2025
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- USA Today
Notre Dame hosts commit Rodney Dunham and several key prospects
It's a big day for potential future Fighting Irish Led by five-star commit Rodney Dunham, six official visitors arrived at Notre Dame this order: Dunham, WR Bubba Frazier, EDGE Ebenezer Ewetade, LB Kobe Clapper, OT Charlie Thom and DL Elijah Golden. Notre Dame's campus is bustling today, at least when it comes to visiting football recruits. Five-star Fighting Irish commit Rodney Dunham, an edge rusher, led the way off the bus in South Bend. He was followed by wide receiver Bubba Frazier, edge rusher Ebenezer Ewetade, linebacker Kobe Clapper, offensive tackle Charlie Thom and defensive lineman Elijah Golden. Notre Dame has been garnering praise for its recruiting classes, and while there's no guarantee any of these players commit to the Irish -- or if any of them will pan out in terms of production, should they sign -- it's clear that head coach Marcus Freeman knows that he and his staff will have to work hard to get back to, and beyond, the level reached in 2024. Recruiting is never-ending, and it's a good sign that the Irish are hosting so many touted prospects. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Tim on X: @tehealey
USA Today
17-04-2025
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- USA Today
Five-star DL commits to Notre Dame over Georgia
Five-star DL commits to Notre Dame over Georgia The Georgia Bulldogs lost out on a major recruit to a familiar foe as of recent. Five-star edge rusher Rodney Dunham commited to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish last week. Dunham is a class of 2026 five-star recruit from Charlotte, North Carolina. The 6-foot-4, 227-pound edge rusher plays high school football and baseball at Myers Park High School in Charlotte. With the Myers Park Mustangs, he racked up 55 tackles, 16 TFLs, 20 pressures, and seven sacks in his sophomore season. As a junior, he totaled 39 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 16 quarterback hits, five sacks, a forced fumble and fumble recovery. The Bulldogs were in the thick of things and the last visit until the Fighting Irish sealed the deal for him. Dunham is the 33rd best prospect in the nation, the fourth-best edge, and the third-best recruit from North Carolina. Georgia will be very involved in this recruiting class to beef up the defensive line. As of recent they are the leader in the recruiting battle for four-star OL/DL PJ Dean. Head coach Kirby Smart and Georgia football have the No. 24 recruiting class in the country right now with six total commitments. Three-star junior college defensive lineman Seven Cloud recently shut down his recruitment and reaffirmed his commitment to Georgia. Head coach Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame have the nation's fourth-best recruiting class. The Fighting Irish have 11 total commitments and Dunham is their highest ranked commitment.
USA Today
14-04-2025
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- USA Today
Notre Dame football recruiting update following the Blue-Gold game
Notre Dame football recruiting update following the Blue-Gold game While Notre Dame football played its annual Blue-Gold spring game this past weekend and still has a few more practices left, they took full advantage of the environment and it payed off on Sunday with a commitment from offensive lineman Gregory Patrick. It wrapped up a huge recruiting week for the Irish, as they also added edge rushers Rodney Dunham and Ebenezer Ewetade in the 2026 class. The group now stands at 10 total commitments and ranks as the No. 6 collection nationally according to the 247Sports Composite Team Rankings. While it was just Patrick joining the fold this weekend, many more prospects will join later in the cycle. Find out below a recap of what else happened this weekend in Notre Dame football recruiting. Running back Javian Osborne While we knew that Osborne was selecting between Notre Dame and Michigan, what we didn't know was when. On Friday it was announced that the 5-foot, 10-inch and 195-pound back will make his choice on May 3rd. Osborne was in South Bend this weekend, and it could end up being his home for a few years. Defensive end Tiko Hola Hola is nearing a decision as well, and was also on campus this weekend. He's a priority recruit for the Irish, as he's also considering SMU and USC. At 6-foot, 2-inches and 285-pounds, he's exactly the type of prospect that Notre Dame likes on the interior defensive line. It's a very positive development that he visited this weekend, as the remaining trips he has scheduled are all official visits, with the final one to South Bend. Defensive end commitment Rodney Dunham Not only did Dunham pick the Irish this week, he was on campus as well. It is great to see him buying into the program, and helping to recruit his potential classmates. The brotherhood is strong for Notre Dame, and that doesn't look like it will end anytime soon. Wide receiver Brayden Robinson The Texas receiver also took a trip to see Notre Dame this weekend, as they are inside his top-four teams. Robinson also recently visited Miami, so it looks like those are the teams to beat in his recruitment. He's set to make his commitment on July 20th, which comes a month after he finishes with his official visits. Wide receiver Monshun Sales This is a huge development, as Sales is viewed as a national prospect in the 2027 class that resides in Notre Dame's backyard. Getting him on campus early and often will be a key for the Irish to win out in his recruitment for the in-state star. It looks like it's going very well at the moment. Defensive lineman Richie Flanigan The younger brother of James Flanigan (signed tight end) and father Jim, Notre Dame football runs in the family's blood. It looks like another could be on the way, as the 2027 defensive tackle returned 'home' for a visit this weekend. Don't be surprised to see the Richie joining the family tradition in the future. Wide receiver Gordon Sellars This is a big visit for Sellars, as he had already made a commitment date prior to getting the Irish offer. It was tempting enough for him to come and visit before making a decision, and if he postpones it to a later date, you know the Notre Dame coaching staff did a great job selling the program to him. Sellars could be the difference maker at receiver that the Irish are looking for.
