*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 6th, 2026 There has been plenty of movement on Notre Dame's recruiting big board these past few weeks. 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 O

While Billy Schrauth's playing seasons were marked by a couple of serious injuries, his time on the field showed why he could be a serviceable piece to an NFL offensive line. Billy Schrauth is not considered to be anywhere near one of the top offensive line prospects, but he does possess the capability to be a solid player with his strong pass protection and some work to do in the run game. As a guard, Schrauth could come in and immediately offer some decent depth for any tea

As a two year starter at Notre Dame, Wagner became a team captain and a staple of the Notre Dame offensive line. While he thrived at with the Irish, he is only considered to be a late-round pick, but with huge upside. While right tackles are valuable in the NFL, Wagner is not considered to be anywhere near the top of that list in this draft. There is a considerable amount of top-end talent at the position, but Wagner also does not possess the talent or tape to warrant a pick