Notre Dame football predicted to land massive recruiting target, both in terms of sheer size and importance to the 2027 class

Cameron Wagner as a recruit

Wagner is considered to be a four-star player on each of the major recruiting platforms. On the 247 Sports Composite ranking, Wagner is currently rated as the No. 160 overall player, the No. 14 offensive tackle, and the No. 9 state of Illinois in the 2027 recruiting class. Wagner is consistently ranked in that range across the board. 

It isn’t too much of a surprise that there has been a long list of impressive suitors who have pursued Wagner. The Illinois native currently holds offers from the Fighting Irish, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Florida, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Florida State, Auburn, Nebraska, Iowa, UNC, Louisville, Indiana, Illinois, and Purdue among others. 

At 6-6 and 300 pounds, Wagner has an impressive blend of size and athleticism. With his requisite length and foot quickness, it should provide the Illinois standout an opportunity to stick at offensive tackle. Wagner also has the demeanor and power profile to play inside at guard. That versatility is something that Coach Rudolph has valued tremendously in the past.

On top of being an impressive player, Wagner is also a local product for Notre Dame. Keeping top talent from their backyard continues to be a priority for head coach Marcus Freeman and the Irish program. Wagner could be a great starting point for the program being able to land quite the haul from the Chicagoland area. Other players, such as defensive tackle Brayden Parks and defensive back Tavares Harrington are key targets to know from the area.