2027 Notre Dame Football Recruiting: Building an Elite Class

As the 2025 college football season winds down, Notre Dame's coaching staff under Marcus Freeman is already laying the groundwork for future dominance. The Fighting Irish's 2027 recruiting class, still in its infancy, is off to a blistering start. With six verbal commitments already in the fold, Notre Dame sits at No. 4 nationally in the 247Sports Composite rankings—a testament to the program's appeal to top young talent. This early surge mirrors the success of their No. 4-ranked 2026 class, which boasts 27 commits and four five-stars, signaling a potential golden era for Irish recruiting.

The 2027 cycle kicked off strong in the summer, and recent high-profile pledges have only amplified the buzz. Notre Dame has cast a wide net, prioritizing blue-chip prospects who fit their physical, high-energy scheme. Below, we break down the current commits, spotlight key targets, and offer an outlook on what could make this class historic.

Full 2027 Commitments Breakdown

Below is a comprehensive table of all current commitments, sorted by position for clarity. Ratings are composites where available.

QB- Teddy Jarrard ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

OL- James Halter ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

DT- Richie Flanigan ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

LB- Ellis McGaskin ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

DB- Khalil Terry ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

LS- Sean Kraft ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Top Targets

RB- Kemon Spell ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

WR- Quentin Burrell ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

WR- Julius Jones Jr. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

WR- Tyler Fryman ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

TE- Jaxon Dollar ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

TE- Seneca Driver ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

TE- Titus Hawk ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

TE- JT Geraci ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

OL- Cameron Wagner ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

OL- Layton von Brandt ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

DE- David Jacobs ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

DE- Jayce Brewer ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

DE- Chaz Gray ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

DE- Griff Galloway ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

DT- Marcus Fakatou ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

DT- Brayden Parks ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

DT- Deven Robertson ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

DT- Sione Felila ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

DT- Isaac Miller ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

LB- Amarri Irvin ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

DB- Xavier Hasan ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

DB- Ace Alston ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

DB- Jailen Hill ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

DB- Tavares Harrington ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

DB- Garyon Hobbs ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Poised for Greatness

If Notre Dame can reel in even half of these elite targets—like Spell, Burrell, Jones Jr., and Fakatou—the 2027 class could rival the program's best ever, potentially featuring five top-100 pledges. Challenges remain: competition from SEC behemoths and the need for more in-state pull. But with Freeman's track record (three top-10 classes in four years) and the allure of South Bend's winning tradition, the momentum is undeniable.

Stay tuned—official visits ramp up in the spring, and this class could solidify Notre Dame as recruiting royalty by signing day in December 2026.

Go Irish!