Notre Dame is on fire in the 2026 recruiting cycle, currently sitting at No. 2 in the 247Sports Composite — but can Marcus Freeman & Co. finish in the top five? Tyler Wojciak is joined by Locked On Recruiting Insider Brian Smith to break down Notre Dame’s biggest commits, top remaining targets, and what separates this class from previous years. They dive into Noah Grubbs' latest ranking, Javian Osborne’s elite upside, the Texas WR sweepstakes, and where things stand at tight end, defensive line, and more.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:26) - Noah Grubbs Rankings

(4:19) - RB Recruiting

(7:19) - Wide Receivers

(12:15) - Tight Ends

(15:10) - Defensive Line

(17:58) - Linebackers

(19:27) - Defensive Backs

(21:48) - Biggest Strengths

(23:05) - Path to Top 5

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