Notre Dame entered the portal needing to secure at least two DTs, and landing the #3 and #7 transfer DL certainly addresses that issue. Tionne Gray is young and still has some development ahead of him with great potential. He could compete for a starting spot, but regardless, he should be heavily featured in a solid-looking interior DL group consisting of Francis Brewu, Armel Mukam, Elijah Hughes, Christopher Burgess, and Cole Mullins.

Former Ohio State WR Mylan Graham has announced his decision to transfer to Notre Dame. The 6-1, 195-pound wideout is rated as the #35 WR and #128 overall transfer, according to 247 Sports. Graham joins the Fighting Irish following his January 7-8th visit to South Bend.

Notre Dame has secured a key piece for its defensive line rebuild, landing former Pitt defensive tackle Francis Brewu via the transfer portal on January X, 2026. The 6-2, 280-pound sophomore announced his commitment to the Fighting Irish, reuniting with new defensive line coach Charlie Partridge, who originally recruited him out of high school to the Panthers.

Keon Keeley entered the transfer portal on January 4th, rated as the #8 edge and #46 overall prospect (247 Sports). Following a January 7th visit to South Bend, the 6-5 and 282-pounder transferred to Notre Dame with two years of eligibility.