Notre Dame Leading for Top100 Edge Recruit

Fighting Irish have a strong 2027 recruiting class so far, with more big names on the way.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 7:55pm

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Notre Dame's 2027 recruiting class is currently ranked No. 4 nationally, and the Fighting Irish are in prime position to land a top-100 edge rusher target according to sources. The class has already secured commitments from several highly-ranked prospects, including an offensive tackle, linebacker, cornerback, and more.

Why it matters

Landing elite talent is crucial for Notre Dame to compete at the highest level in college football. Securing a top-100 edge rusher would be a major boost to the Fighting Irish's defensive front seven and their hopes of contending for a national championship.

The details

Notre Dame's 2027 class has seven commitments so far, including three-star long snapper Sean Kraft, three-star defensive lineman Richie Flanigan, top-247 offensive tackle James Halter, top-247 safety Khalil Terry, top-247 linebacker Amarri Irvin, top-150 cornerback Ace Alston, and top-100 cornerback Xavier Hasan. Sources indicate the Fighting Irish are now in prime position to land another top-100 recruit, this time at the edge rusher position.

  • Notre Dame's 2027 recruiting class is currently ranked No. 4 nationally.
  • The Fighting Irish have secured seven commitments so far in the 2027 cycle.

The players

Marcus Freeman

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

Sean Kraft

A three-star long snapper who was the first player to commit to Notre Dame's 2027 recruiting class.

Richie Flanigan

A three-star defensive lineman who committed to Notre Dame on September 25th.

James Halter

A top-247 offensive tackle who chose the Fighting Irish on October 22nd.

Khalil Terry

A top-247 safety who picked Notre Dame on November 12th.

Amarri Irvin

A top-247 linebacker who announced his pledge to the Fighting Irish on November 26th.

Ace Alston

A top-150 cornerback who committed to Notre Dame on December 9th.

Xavier Hasan

A top-100 cornerback who was the most recent addition to Notre Dame's 2027 class, committing on December 15th.

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What they’re saying

“As it stands now, Notre Dame has the No. 4 overall class in 2027 according to the 247Sports Composite team recruiting rankings. Head coach Marcus Freeman and his staff have picked up seven commitments to date.”

— Tom Loy, Author (247sports.com)

What’s next

Notre Dame will look to continue building on its strong 2027 recruiting class by landing a top-100 edge rusher target in the coming months.

The takeaway

Notre Dame's 2027 recruiting class is shaping up to be one of the best in the country, as the Fighting Irish have already secured commitments from several highly-ranked prospects. Landing a top-100 edge rusher would be a major coup and further bolster their defensive front seven.