New prediction for Notre Dame to land top defensive recruit in the South  On3Best-Case Opinions: The 2027 Notre Dame Targets Who Best Fit the Needs of the Fighting Irish (Defense)  247SportsUpdated Irish player rankings adds a 5-Star  One Foot DownNotre Dame is among the top schools in average rating per commitment in the 2026 class  Fighting Irish WireNotre Dame Fighting Irish predicted to land a massive recruiting victory, quite literally  A to Z Sports