Notre Dame received a Friday morning commitment from the dominant and top-ten-ranked EDGE, Aidan O’Neil.

A tumultuous week in safety recruiting ends on a high note, as the Irish secure the commitment of 4-Star DB Zayden Gamble.

*Updated April 18th, 2026 Notre Dame continues to push hard to land elite talent in the class of 2027, and off the heels of another huge recruiting weekend, here are some names to be aware of on the defensive side of the ball. Photo by The Irish Tribune Edge KJ Green (5-star) 6-4 215lbs out of Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain Gap, Georgia. He is ranked by 247 Sports as 72 nd overall nationally and 9th overall at the Edge position. He holds 30 D1 offers. Visited Notre

* Updated April 17th, 2026 Another turbulent week in the recruiting space results in more movement on the Big Board. Here are some offensive prospects to keep an eye on, and where they stand in their recruitments. As impressive as it is, Marcus Freeman and staff were able to top that; in fact, some say the 2026 class is the best in program history. Notre Dame looks to continue that momentum in the 2027 class and is already on their way with notable commitments like 4-star OT