Overview

• On June 20, Notre Dame won pledges from ESPN’s No. 68 cornerback Khary Adams and No. 4 athlete Joey O’Brien, edging out Oregon, Penn State, Michigan and Clemson
• Adams, a 6-foot-2 defender from Baltimore, credited multiple campus visits and familiarity with Catholic education for tipping his decision toward the Fighting Irish
• Hours after Adams announced his choice, O’Brien pledged to Notre Dame over Oregon, Penn State and Clemson, citing the program’s defensive coaching and player development
• Defensive backs coach Mike Mickens was instrumental in Adams’ recruitment by emphasizing championship ambitions and pathways to the NFL
• Both prospects praised Notre Dame’s emphasis on education and life-after-football preparation as key factors in their commitments