Overview
- Scaife announced his pledge on December 25 via social media, joining Notre Dame’s 2026 recruiting class.
- Notre Dame moved for a new punter after James Rendell was ruled out of eligibility following two seasons.
- Scaife is expected to arrive in January 2026 to compete with Erik Schmidt for the starting job next season.
- He has not played competitive American football, though specialist coach Mackenzie Morgan praises his elite leg and calls him a generational talent.
- The 6-foot-5 Australian previously played for Hawthorn’s system after being the No. 5 pick in the 2024 AFL mid-season rookie draft before a finger injury and September 2025 release.