Overview
- Kaydon Finley Jr., a four-star wide receiver and son of Super Bowl champion Jermichael Finley, committed via Instagram Live after choosing Notre Dame over Texas, Texas A&M, Arizona State and UCLA
- Devin Fitzgerald, a three-star receiver and son of 11-time Pro Bowler Larry Fitzgerald, announced his pledge Saturday to become the 24th member of the class and lift Notre Dame to No. 4 in ESPN’s 2026 standings
- With at least 24 commits, the Fighting Irish rank No. 3 nationally according to 247Sports and No. 4 per ESPN, anchored by NFL-legacy talents including linebacker Thomas Davis Jr.
- Coach Marcus Freeman’s staff leveraged deep coach-player relationships and immersive official visits on the South Bend campus to prevail in recruiting battles against Power 4 programs
- Following a runner-up finish in the 2025 College Football Playoff, Notre Dame has prioritized replenishing key positions with high-pedigree playmakers to sustain championship contention