Overview
- Flanigan, a standout at Notre Dame De La Baie Academy in Green Bay, chose the Irish over offers from Illinois, Michigan, Stanford and Wisconsin.
- He cited academics, campus environment and life-after-football opportunities as key reasons for his decision.
- The lineman is a legacy recruit whose father, Jim, starred at Notre Dame before an NFL career, and whose brother, James, is a freshman tight end in South Bend.
- He is the fourth commitment in Notre Dame’s 2027 class, joining quarterback Teddy Jarrard, linebacker Ellis McGaskin and long snapper Sean Kraft.
- Rivals Industry ranks him No. 3 in Wisconsin and No. 311 nationally after Notre Dame offered him on St. Patrick’s Day.