Notre Dame Lands 4-Star Safety Zayden Gamble

Liam Gaudet
Apr 25
2 min read

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

Photo via Zayden Gamble/IG (@zaydengamble)

When 4-Star Safety Khalil Terry announced his decommitment from Notre Dame a few short days ago, many were inclined to believe that a domino effect was beginning to take shape within the recruiting class at the position. It wouldn't take long for the next domino to fall, as 3-Star DB John Gay III, from Chaminade Madonna Prep. in Hollywood, FL, would commit to the Irish.

Later in the week, members of Notre Dame's recruiting staff would post on X the hashtag #FloridaDame, suggesting that more reinforcements from the Sunshine State would be on their way soon. Seemingly inevitably, Aaron Henry has picked up right where Mike Mickens left off, securing the fourth commitment in this defensive back class in elite 4-Star Safety Zayden Gamble this evening.

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Gamble, a Fort Lauderdale product, plays for St. Thomas Aquinas and has posted some incredibly impressive statistics playing against some of the nation's best high school football teams. As a sophomore, Gamble compiled 21 total tackles and four interceptions, with 133 interception return yards. In his Junior campaign, his volume increased drastically, with 65 total tackles, three interceptions, and five passes defended. His performance was good enough to earn a ranking of 176th in the nation according to 247Sports, and he is recognized as a top-20 player in the State.

Gamble joins the aforementioned John Gay III, Ace Alston, and Xavier Hasan in Notre Dame's elite defensive back class. Despite losing arguably the most important assistant on the staff in Mike Mickens, Aaron Henry has certainly proved his worth on the talent acquisition front. And after another successful visit weekend, it wouldn't be surprising at all if this is the first of many commitments for the Irish in the near future.

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