Notre Dame lands pair of four-star commitments from legacy recruits Julius, Andre Jones

This was a commitment a long time in coming for Julius Jr. He and Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman had formed a connection, and that helped the Irish in this recruiting battle.

“I talk to Coach Freeman a lot, and he lets me know how important I am and that I am his recruit,” Jones recently told Chad Simmons of Rivals. “He tells me I am extremely important to him and being part of the class. How I am recruited and the mystique keeps them high for me. I grew up a fan too, so I will always love Notre Dame.”

Notre Dame Fighting Irish keep family tradition alive with Julius Jones Jr. and Andre Jones

The four-star wideout from St. Thomas Aquinas High School will be an important pickup for Freeman and his staff. Jones Jr. is ranked as the No. 12 wideout in the country. A multi-sport athlete, he was a Maxpreps Junior All-America second-team selection in football in 2025 after catching 58 passes for 876 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Andre, the younger brother, is also a big-time recruiting pickup for Notre Dame. He's ranked as the No. 29 safety in the 2028 class and notched 37 tackles, four pass breakups and one interception for St. Thomas Aquinas in 2025.

The key with Andre will be keeping him committed all the way through the 2028 cycle early signing period, but considering the family ties, this has to feel pretty solid for Freeman and the Irish.

There are now two players committed to Notre Dame's 2028 class. In 2027, the list has grown to 19 in a class that looks elite and is ranked No. 3 nationally.