Overview
- Both Julius Jones Jr. and his younger brother Andre announced their commitments to Notre Dame on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, June 22, 2026.
- Julius Jones Jr. is a nationally rated four-star wide receiver in the 2027 class who had 58 catches for 876 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior and chose Notre Dame over finalists that included Miami and Oregon.
- Andre Jones is a four-star defensive back in the 2028 class who also declared for Notre Dame during the Pat McAfee appearance and is listed among the top safety prospects in his class.
- Recruiting services now show the additions strengthening Notre Dame's highly ranked class, with Jones Jr. regarded as the program's top offensive skill commitment in this cycle.
- The commitments continue a legacy pattern tied to father Julius Jones Sr.'s standout Notre Dame and NFL career and underline how high-profile media platforms are reshaping public recruiting announcements and program visibility.