Notre Dame has cemented itself among the nation's best on the recruiting trail, as the Fighting Irish are once again tracking for a Top-5 class come signing day.

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

With the third pick in the 2026 NFL draft, Jeremiyah Love heads to the Arizona Cardinals as one of just three running backs taken in the top three in the last 20 years. Photo by The Irish Tribune With the selection by the Cardinals, Love now becomes the highest-drafted running back since Saquon Barkley was taken second overall by the New York Giants. This puts Love in a special group, and with that comes the pressure to perform at a high level immediately. Love breaks many no

*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