Nation's No. 5 EDGE Predicted To Land With College Football Powerhouse

Abraham Sesay, a top-ranked high school prospect, is expected to commit to Notre Dame amid heated recruitment

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Abraham Sesay, a highly touted EDGE prospect ranked as the No. 38 player in the country and No. 5 at his position, has been predicted to commit to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish amid a competitive recruitment process involving several top college football programs.

Why it matters

Sesay's commitment would be a major win for Notre Dame's recruiting efforts, as they look to build a championship-caliber roster. The Fighting Irish have been a consistent power in college football, and landing a prospect of Sesay's caliber would further bolster their reputation as an elite program capable of attracting top talent.

The details

Sesay, who plays high school football for Downingtown East in Pennsylvania, has narrowed his list of potential colleges to six finalists: Notre Dame, Duke, Penn State, Miami, Florida State, and South Carolina. Rivals reporter Steve Wiltfong has now predicted that Sesay will ultimately choose to commit to Notre Dame, less than 24 hours after Sesay released his top six schools.

  • Sesay released his top six schools on Wednesday.
  • Wiltfong made his prediction for Sesay to commit to Notre Dame on Thursday.

The players

Abraham Sesay

A highly touted EDGE prospect from Downingtown East High School in Pennsylvania, ranked as the No. 38 player in the country and the No. 5 player at his position.

Marcus Freeman

The head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team.

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What they’re saying

“Sesay has been predicted to land with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, as Rivals reporter Steve Wiltfong made the prediction on Thursday.”

— Steve Wiltfong, Rivals reporter (Rivals)

What’s next

As Sesay begins to take official visits, he will have a better sense of the school and program he wants to commit to. Notre Dame will likely push for him to make a decision before the official visit process, but there is no clear timeline for when Sesay will announce his college choice.

The takeaway

Landing a top-ranked prospect like Abraham Sesay would be a major coup for Notre Dame's recruiting efforts, further solidifying their status as one of the premier programs in college football. Sesay's recruitment has been highly competitive, but the Fighting Irish appear to have the edge in securing his commitment.