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Notre Dame Football: Social Media Reacts to New Star Defensive Back Commitment

Originally posted on Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI
By Nick Shepkowski | Last updated Jul 12, 2025 8:36 PM ET

Notre Dame received its 26th commitment of the 2026 recruiting class Friday when safety Nick Reddish of Charlotte (Independence) made it official. Reddish chose Notre Dame over Indiana, Virginia Tech, and Wisconsin.

Reddish checks in at 5-11, 185 pounds, and comes with a three-star rating from each of the major recruiting outlets.

Reddish joins what is a loaded class for Notre Dame, specifically in the defensive backfield. Joey O'Brien heads the group as a five-star safety out of Philadelphia, but safety Ayden Pouncey, and cornerback Chaston Smith provide an impressive foundation for the group.

As you would expect, Notre Dame fans were excited about the news of Reddish's commitment on Friday night. Here are some of the best tweets following the announcement.

Reddish's Commitment Announcement Post

BREAKING: Class of 2026 Safety Nick Reddish has Committed to Notre Dame, he tells me for @rivals

The 5’11 185 S from Charlotte, NC chose the Fighting Irish over Indiana, Wisconsin, & Virginia Tech

“Blessed beyond measures , Go Irish!”https://t.co/M16FQzHH7s pic.twitter.com/rM1VN8G2tL
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 11, 2025

Video of Reddish's Commitment Announcement

Last season, @NicholasReddish saw his junior season at @BigIFootball come an early end in week 2 when he broke his fibula.

Less than a year later, he announced his commitment to #NotreDame.

A very special moment he says he won't take for granted. @Dj_Mcfadden11 pic.twitter.com/vBeglEKs9M
— Cam Gaskins (@CamGaskinsTV) July 12, 2025

Notre Dame Rocking North Carolina Recruiting

Notre Dame is CRUSHING it in North Carolina for the 2026 cycle ☘️

• 5-star EDGE Rodney Dunham
• 4-star EDGE Ebenezer Ewetade
• 4-star LB Thomas Davis Jr.
• 3-star DB Nick Reddish

Tar Heel State ➡️ South Bend, Ind. pic.twitter.com/U0b0qqtdkB
— Mike Singer (@MikeTSinger) July 11, 2025

Tom Lemming with Nick Reddish a While Back

Notre Dame landed another talented safety with the commitment of Nick Reddish 5‘11“ 185 Charlotte Independence HS, NC. I did this little video before Notre Dame recruited him. He is a solid tackler, with good quickness, excellent instincts and big time range and burst. pic.twitter.com/mJsPVwzIOj
— Tom Lemming (@LemmingReport) July 11, 2025

Spoiler Alert: He Did

Will Nick Reddish make this photo 5 for 5? pic.twitter.com/vWdG6jxMxt
— Greg Flammang (@greg2126) June 21, 2025

Short Film of Nick Reddish

New Notre Dame safety 2026 safety commit Nick Reddish is a versatile prospect who could fit at safety or nickel. Has great recognition in coverage and plays downhill from depth vs the run pic.twitter.com/k8d6qyq8hv
— Jamie U (@NDCrootinClips) July 11, 2025