ESPN moves Notre Dame's 2026 class up to No. 3 in its latest recruiting rankings
Just over the past week, three ESPN five-stars announced their decisions, including Brown, who gave LSU another in-state win as the Tigers held off Texas A&M to keep the local prospect at home. There are still four five-star prospects uncommitted, so more movement is on the way.
Notre Dame fans have no need to worry, however, as the Fighting Irish currently sit at No. 3, up a spot from the previous rankings on the site.
The Irish have 17 ESPN 300 commits, led by top offensive prospect tight end Ian Premer and top defensive prospect cornerback Khary Adams. Marcus Freeman and Co. added several ESPN 300 prospects in the spring and summer months, including key defensive additions such as EDGE Rodney Dunham, safety Ayden Pouncey (who could grow into an outside linebacker), linebacker Thomas Davis Jr. and Adams.
Offensively, offensive tackle Gregory Patrick joined an already loaded offensive line class that also features OT Tyler Merrill. This unit underscores just how well ND has recruited across the offensive line under this regime. Meanwhile, in addition to Premer, big-name offensive prospects include quarterback Noah Grubbs and wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald.
Whether a recruit is a legacy or not, this Notre Dame class is certainly shaping up to be special.
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