Notre Dame Lands Commitment from Highly Pursued Wide Receiver Quincy Porter
- Ruben Kelly Ysasi
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
In a major coup for Notre Dame's wide receiver room, former Ohio State five-star transfer Quincy Porter has committed to the Fighting Irish on January 12th, 2026, per ON3.
The 6-4, 210-pound rising sophomore, originally the No. 23 overall prospect and No. 4 wide receiver in the 2025 recruiting class (per 247Sports Composite), entered the transfer portal earlier this week after a limited freshman season in Columbus. Porter appeared in just four games for the Buckeyes in 2025, catching 4 passes for 59 yards amid a crowded receiver depth chart and a late-season injury that sidelined him for several contests.
A New Jersey native from Bergen Catholic High School, Porter was a high-priority target for Notre Dame during his initial recruitment. He even visited South Bend and received strong interest from the staff before ultimately choosing Ohio State. The Irish now get a coveted second chance, providing immediate upside with four years of eligibility remaining.
Porter's elite size, length, speed, and catch radius make him a prototypical outside X-receiver with high-end NFL potential, and would be the perfect replacement for Malachi Fields. Scouts have long praised his ability to win contested catches, stretch the field vertically, and create mismatches, traits that could instantly elevate Notre Dame's passing attack under Marcus Freeman. With the Irish needing playmakers at the position amid portal misses and roster needs, landing a former consensus top-30 national talent addresses a glaring area of concern.
This commitment comes amid fierce competition from schools like Michigan, Washington, Miami, Tennessee, and others, but Notre Dame's prior relationship, academic appeal, and pitch for early opportunities sealed the deal. Porter's addition pairs perfectly with returning talents and incoming recruits, giving the Irish a dynamic, big-bodied weapon primed for a breakout 2026.
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