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USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
Notre Dame is off to a fast start in the 2027 cycle, as linebacker Ellis McGaskin commits
When you are hot, you are hot, and Notre Dame football recruiting is certainly hot. The Irish have added multiple prospects to its 2026 recruiting class, and have now started its journey with the 2027 cycle. Long snapper Sean Kraft was the first recruit to verbal to Notre Dame, but the first position player to make his pledge to the Irish is linebacker Ellis McGaskin, who made his choice on Monday afternoon. The 6-foot, 1-inch and 190-pounder picked Notre Dame over LSU and Ohio State, giving the Irish another great start to another class. McGaskin is ranked as the No. 209 overall prospect of the 2027 class by the 247Sports Composite, and could see his stock rise over the coming months. Notre Dame made the offer to McGaskin in mid-March, as that was enough for him to want to join one of the trendiest programs in the country. The Irish showed everyone last year, they can compete for championships while getting one of the best educations nationally.
USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Khalil Taylor, who has an offer to Notre Dame, doubles down on Penn State
Notre Dame received its first piece in the Class of 2027 last week with the pledge of long snapper Sean Kraft, but it doesn't appear it'll beat Penn State out for a highly sought wide receiver. Nittany Lions commit Khalil Taylor doubled down on his pledge to go to State College, saying he is "locked in" to head to Happy Valley. He made the comments at the Under Armour Next Future 50 in Florida. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound Seton LaSalle (Pittsburgh, PA) product is considered the third-best prospect in the state of Pennsylvania, per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. Notre Dame just offered Taylor, and he has offers to visit other major schools as well. But, at least for now, Penn State will be his future home. Notre Dame has seemingly had Penn State's number recently on the recruiting trail, though. The Fighting Irish recently received pledges from safety Joey O'Brien and cornerback Khary Adams as well as offensive tackle Grayson McKeogh. So the Irish could afford to lose a battle to the Nittany Lions here and there. 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 Dave on X: Miller_Dave
