Which True Freshmen Could Make an Impact for Notre Dame in 2025?

Will Black was the crown jewel of the 2025 class. He begins his Irish career at 6-7, 300 pounds and with an advanced skill set that made him one of the best offensive linemen recruits in the country. While Black certainly could play in 2025 on his merit, injuries to Charles Jagusah and Guerby Lambert lead one to think he will most certainly see the field early in his career out of need and skill.

The question with Black is, will he start? And if so, will it be at guard or tackle? This is all yet to be decided and will surely be sorted out in early August.

Madden Faraimo - Linebacker

Madden Faraimo is a player whose football knowledge exceeds his age. At 6"3 and nearly 240 lbs, Faraimo can hold his own phsyically in a way that many young players cannot. But what really stands out about Faraimo is his football IQ. He reads the game like a veteran, and that cannot be tought.

The Irish are gifted with a linebacker group that has plenty of depth and skill, and Madden just adds to the riches. Whether he finds a niche in special teams or with the backers this fall, don't be surprised to hear his name over the PA system after a big hit.

Dallas Golden - Cornerback/Wide Receiver

Dallas Golden is a terrific athlete from the state of Florida. While his recruiting profile focuses on his play in the secondary, Dallas was also a very gifted wide receiver in high school. His two-way versatility makes me believe he can see the field early as needed when needed.

Having players like this really helps out a college football roster due to the flexibility he provides, and I think Golden will carve out a niche for himself in 2025 wherever the Irish staff sees the most upside for both Dallas as a player and for the program.