Notre Dame has officially kicked off its 2027 recruiting class with a major commitment from 4-star linebacker Ellis McGaskin out of Alabama. Tyler Wojciak breaks down McGaskin’s game, explains how Notre Dame won the recruiting battle, and discusses what his addition means for the future of the Irish defense. Plus, three top targets in the 2026 class are set to make their decisions this week, and Notre Dame is trending for multiple commitments. The show wraps with a look at recent roster updates, including new jersey numbers and notable weight changes for several key players ahead of fall camp.

 

(0:00) - Intro

(2:33) - Ellis McGaskin Commits

(11:26) - What’s Next for ND Recruiting

(18:39) - Roster Updates

 

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