Notre Dame Offers Two 3-Star Defensive Recruits

The Fighting Irish added defensive lineman David Folorunsho and defensive back Kenaz Sullivan to their 2027 recruiting class.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Notre Dame's football program has extended scholarship offers to two three-star high school recruits, defensive lineman David Folorunsho and defensive back Kenaz Sullivan. Folorunsho, a junior from Chicago, has over 20 offers already, including from several top programs. Sullivan, a junior from Virginia, is ranked as the seventh-best player in his state and has around 30 offers, including from Big Ten and SEC schools.

Why it matters

Recruiting top defensive talent is a priority for Notre Dame as they look to build on their recent success and compete for national championships. Adding players like Folorunsho and Sullivan to their 2027 class could help bolster the Fighting Irish's defense in the coming years.

The details

Folorunsho, a 6-foot-4, 280-pound defensive lineman, plays both end and tackle in high school but projects as more of a tackle at the college level. He is known for his quickness off the snap and ability to disrupt the passing game. Sullivan, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound defensive back, plays both offense and defense in high school but is expected to transition to safety in college. He had an impressive junior season, recording 85 tackles, 11 pass breakups, 10 tackles for loss, and 5 interceptions on defense.

  • Notre Dame offered Folorunsho and Sullivan over the past week.
  • Folorunsho is a junior at St. Patrick High School in Chicago.
  • Sullivan is a junior at The St. James Performance Academy in Virginia.

The players

David Folorunsho

A 6-foot-4, 280-pound junior defensive lineman from St. Patrick High School in Chicago who has over 20 scholarship offers, including from several top programs.

Kenaz Sullivan

A 6-foot-1, 190-pound junior defensive back from The St. James Performance Academy in Virginia who is ranked as the seventh-best player in his state and has around 30 scholarship offers.

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What they’re saying

“I am blessed and honored to receive an offer from @NDFootball. #GoIrish🍀🍀”

— David Folorunsho (Twitter)

“Thank you God I am blessed to receive a D1 offer from The University of Notre Dame🍀🔵!!!”

— Kenaz Sullivan (Twitter)

What’s next

Notre Dame will look to get both Folorunsho and Sullivan on campus for official visits in the coming months as they aim to secure their commitments for the 2027 recruiting class.

The takeaway

Notre Dame's latest defensive offers demonstrate their commitment to recruiting top talent on that side of the ball. Adding players like Folorunsho and Sullivan could help the Fighting Irish maintain their status as one of the nation's premier defensive programs.