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Notre Dame Lands A Commitment From 2027 Linebacker Ellis McGaskin

Notre Dame has kicked off its 2027 position player recruiting class by landing a commitment from linebacker Ellis McGaskin. The Mobile (Ala.) Williamson standout is the second player to commit to Notre Dame in the 2027 class but he's the first position player.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / June 30

Predicting the next three commits for Notre Dame following the Fighting Irish dipping into SEC country for LB Ellis McGaskin

Notre Dame football kicked off a big week of recruiting with a massive win in the 2027 class. The Fighting Irish were able to secure a commitment from Mobile (Al.) Williamson linebacker Ellis McGaskin.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 30

Notre Dame Dips into SEC Country to Land First Defensive Commit of 2027 Recruiting Class

Monday afternoon, Notre Dame and linebackers coach Max Bullough got a commitment from Ellis McGaskin out of Mobile (Williamson), Ala. The 6-1, 190-pounder chose the Fighting Irish over Ohio State, LSU, Michigan, Florida, and several more.

Hannah Hidalgo News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 30

Notre Dame's Hidalgo Shines for Team USA in FIBA AmeriCup Games

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo was no lock to make the team USA AmericCup roster, but she did and has made the most of her opportunities so far. The junior

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / June 30

Notre Dame football legacy dominates Under Armour Future 50, and he is already a major priority for the Fighting Irish

Over the weekend, some of the top players in the 2027 recruiting class flocked to the Under Armour Future 50 to test their skills against the best in the country.

NFL News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 30

Ex-Notre Dame, Steelers, and Bengals Veteran Passes Away at 53

Sad news is being reported early Monday as former Notre Dame defensive tackle Oliver Gibson has died at the age of 53. Gibson was a highly recruited player to Notre Dame during the Lou Holtz era, as the Romeoville, Illinois, product was known for clogging the middle of the line.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 29

Incoming Notre Dame Freshman Drafted by Toronto Maple Leafs

Notre Dame hockey had another below .500 season this year but as multiple programs have witnessed, regardless of the sport, an incoming recruiting class can quickly make you forget about last season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 29

Top Notre Dame, Alabama Target Sets Commitment Date

Notre Dame's 2026 recruiting class may look like it's nearly complete from afar but key pieces remain if Marcus Freeman and company are going to get it to stick in the nation's top five this cycle.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 29

Notre Dame Legacy Shines at Under Armour Next 50: ‘He’s Steve Smith Reborn’

A big-time prospect in the 2027 recruiting class that Notre Dame certainly has its eye on put on a show Saturday night at the Under Armour Future 50 event at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

Jordan Faison News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 28

Notre Dame Wide Receiver Commit Silences Miami Flip Rumors

Notre Dame wide receiver Jordan Faison has become a mainstay of Notre Dame's pass catchers over the last two seasons and is getting ready for his junior year, which will hopefully bring even more production for the Fighting Irish.

Kyle Hamilton News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 28

All-Time Notre Dame Defender Announces Engagement News

Kyle Hamilton is one of the very best Notre Dame players in recent years and is arguably the best safety to ever play for the storied football program.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 27

What 2026 Tight End Ian Premer Brings to Notre Dame Football

Winning recruiting battles is always fun, especially when you are landing a Top 50 player in the country. In a bit of a shock commitment yesterday, Notre Dame managed to land a commitment from elite four-star Ian Premer, despite all signs pointing towards him staying home to play for the in-state Kansas State Wildcats.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 27

Notre Dame Target Devin Fitzgerald Channels His Father in Highlight Catch

If you remember anything about Larry Fitzgerald's surefire football career, it's probably that his hands were arguably the best of any wide receiver in the history of the NFL.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 27

Did Notre Dame’s Latest Commitment Troll USC Upon Announcement?

Notre Dame had a rare recruiting stunner on Thursday, landing a commitment from four-star tight end Ian Premer of Kansas. Earlier in the day, multiple writers from Kansas State had logged crystal ball projections for the Wildcats to land his commitment, but by before dinner time he was committed to Notre Dame.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 27

Ranking the most important Notre Dame 2026 recruiting targets remaining on the board for the Fighting Irish staff

Head coach Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame program are cleaning up right now on the recruiting trail. The 2026 recruiting class is coming together quickly, and there are only a few spots remaining.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 27

PFF Predicts Breakout NFL Season for Ex-Notre Dame Standout in 2025

It's been a hectic week for Notre Dame involving tight ends as both Preston Fryzle and Ian Premer announced commitments to the 2026 recruiting class during it.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 27

Notre Dame Looking For More Fireworks On The Recruiting Trail

Notre Dame has built up major recruiting momentum lately, most notably through landing all-world athlete Joey O'Brien and Khary Adams to aid an already fantastic defensive backfield.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Notre Dame Lands Elite Tight End Ian Premer: Breaking It Down

Another day and another commitment for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2026 class. Yesterday, Notre Dame landed a pledge from 6-5, 225-pound tight end Ian Premer.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 27

Notre Dame New Transfer to Represent Team Philippines in FIBA Women’s Asia Cup

Notre Dame will now have two players playing in the FIBA Cup next month, as Duke transfer Vanessa de Jesus was named to the Philippines roster for the FIBA Asia Cup on Tuesday.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 26

Social Media Buzzes as Ian Premer Stuns Many, Commits to Notre Dame

Notre Dame's football has been on an absolute heater of late and that got even hotter Thursday when arguably the nation's top tight end in the 2026 recruiting class announced his decision to play for the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Elite Tight End Ian Premer Commits To Notre Dame

Notre Dame has landed yet another elite player in the 2026 class by getting a commitment from Great Bend (Kan.) High School tight end Ian Premer. The elite tight end picked Notre Dame over Kansas State and Iowa State.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 26

Notre Dame Lands Elite Tight End in Major Recruiting Win

In today's modern recruiting world there aren't usually a lot of things that happen that come by total surprise. That is not the case for what happened when Notre Dame landed commitment No.

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / June 23