Notre Dame Lands Five-Star Interior Lineman Albert Simien
A decisive official visit led Simien to pick the Fighting Irish, a choice that strengthens Notre Dame’s drive for the top 2027 recruiting class.
Overview
- Albert Simien announced his commitment to Notre Dame on SportsCenter on Friday, June 26, 2026, choosing the Fighting Irish over finalists LSU, Nebraska and Texas A&M.
- Simien is widely rated as a five-star 2027 prospect and one of the nation’s top interior offensive linemen by major services, which project him as a high-upside, early-contributing player.
- Notre Dame’s staff made multiple recruiting trips and hosted Simien for three visits, with the official June trip cited by Simien and coaches as the turning point in his decision.
- The pledge is Notre Dame’s 21st for the 2027 class and creates a trio of five-star linemen on the roster, further boosting the class’s national standing in 247Sports and other rankings.
- The commitment reinforces head coach Marcus Freeman’s trench-first recruiting approach and extends Notre Dame’s recent success developing elite linemen, a trend that could speed on-field line depth and competition in the coming seasons.