<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Irish Recruiting Wire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Irish Recruiting W 1]]></description><link>https://www.irishrecruitingwire.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:35:19 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.irishrecruitingwire.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[VISITING: 2027 4-Star Edge Aiden O’Neil (ND Commit) Set To Visit This Fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[2027 4-Star Edge Aiden O’Neil is at to visit Notre Dame on November 7th for the Miami game, he tells me for Irish Recruiting Wire! O’Neil is a 6-5 245lbs Edge out of Don Bosco Prep (NJ) He committed to Notre Dame on May 1, 2026 and after you watch his Junior year Hudl highlights below, you’ll see quickly why Marcus Freeman and staff were so thrilled to land a commitment from him. Follow Irish Recruiting Wire on social media: X @irishcruitwire X @bruce_straughan Liked this story? Subscribe to...]]></description><link>https://www.irishrecruitingwire.com/post/visiting-2027-4-star-edge-aiden-o-neil-nd-commit-set-to-visit-this-fall</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a90d231b26be70df890fa53</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:28:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab1430_1c524fe544214857adc6001c8b5c8d31~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_886,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruce Straughan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[VISITING: 2028 4-Star DB Ryan Drakeford Visit To Notre Dame Set]]></title><description><![CDATA[C/O 2028 4-Star DB Ryan Drakeford (29th Pos.) will be visiting Notre Dame on September 19th for the Michigan State game, he tells me for Irish Recruiting Wire! “I’m excited to experience the atmosphere of the stadium and the energy of the fan base. I’m interested in observing the coaching style of the coaches and how they interact with their players. If time permits, I hope to continue my conversations with the DB position coaches.” Drakeford is a 6-1 180lbs DB/WR out of Quince Orchard High...]]></description><link>https://www.irishrecruitingwire.com/post/visiting-2028-4-star-db-ryan-drakeford-visit-to-notre-dame-set</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a90a1a82afa3f9814c8b51b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:57:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab1430_821284258d064243acb4287e69ef5d25~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_861,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruce Straughan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[VISITING: 2028 4-Star CB Kinnard Mahomes Set To Visit Notre Dame]]></title><description><![CDATA[2028 4-Star CB Kinnard Mahomes will be visiting Notre Dame on November 7th for the Miami game, he tells me for Irish Recruiting Wire! “I’m excited to take in the game day atmosphere, but also to watch the defense and see how the DB’s prepare and play.” Mahomes is a 6-1 170lbs CB out of Mount St Joseph High School (MD). He finished last season with 9 Interceptions, 2 pick-6s, 30 Tackles, and 8 PBUs, so it's easy to see why Notre Dame is so high on him. Below is the link to his HUDL highlights...]]></description><link>https://www.irishrecruitingwire.com/post/visiting-2028-4-star-cb-kinnard-mahomes-set-to-visit-notre-dame</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a906a24bb9b5df795167993</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:21:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab1430_22dd0b53f685490e8eddd54ce6d975fa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_846,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruce Straughan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[VISITING: 2028 4-Star CB Izayah Vickers Sets Visit To Notre Dame]]></title><description><![CDATA[C/O 2028 4-Star CB Izayah Vickers (106 Natl. 10th Pos.) will be visiting Notre Dame on Nov. 7th for the Miami game, he tells me for Irish Recruiting Wire. “I’m looking forward to the energy and atmosphere of a big game at Notre Dame. Everybody is gonna be going crazy, and I’m ready to see how it feels in person.” Vickers is a 6-1 180lbs CB out of Florida State University High School in Tallahassee, Florida. He was offered by the Irish on June 9, 2026 and currently holds 21 D1 offers!]]></description><link>https://www.irishrecruitingwire.com/post/visiting-2028-4-star-cb-izayah-vickers-sets-visit-to-notre-dame</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a90472c400cc523027f8f87</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:27:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab1430_6041a1dad0b94b89a5e5978ef3580dcf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_632,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruce Straughan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[OFFERED: 2029 EDGE Braylon Ivory Picks Up Offer From Notre Dame]]></title><description><![CDATA[C/O 2029 EDGE Braylon Ivory picks up an offer from Notre Dame! Ivory is a 6-4 217lbs EDGE/LB out of Bishop Gorman (NV). Ivory had FOUR SACKS against the number 1 ranked high school in the nation St. John Bosco last Friday night. He currently has 6 total sacks in the first 2 games of the season so it easy to see why Notre Dame is reaching out with an offer so early!]]></description><link>https://www.irishrecruitingwire.com/post/offered-2029-edge-braylon-ivory-picks-up-offer-from-notre-dame</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8fa279bbd513a813cae7dd</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:53:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab1430_35fe352fc821401fa404f923755659b6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_680,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruce Straughan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[OFFERED: 2029 4⭐️ Elite WR Jaedon “Jae” White Picks Up Offer From Notre Dame]]></title><description><![CDATA[C/O 2029 4⭐️ Elite WR Jaedon “Jae” White (31st Natl. 6th Pos.) picks up an offer from Notre Dame! White is a 6-1 190lbs WR out of Westside High School (SC). He scored 3 TDs this past Friday helping his team win 39-14 and after watching these highlights below it’s easy to see why Notre Dame is in on this one early!]]></description><link>https://www.irishrecruitingwire.com/post/offered-2029-4-elite-wr-jaedon-jae-white-picks-up-offer-from-notre-dame</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8f9b72a6bf65007ed2ee3d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:18:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab1430_e9583ded1337471bb0eec07fb3b65364~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_846,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruce Straughan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[OFFERED: 2028 3-Star LB Khalen Taylor Picks Up Offer From Notre Dame]]></title><description><![CDATA[OFFERED: 2028 3⭐️ LB Khalen Taylor picks up an offer from Notre Dame! Taylor is a 6-2 218lbs LB out of Fort Bend Ridge Point (TX). He finished his sophomore season with 38 tackles, 7 TFLs, 1 strip sack, 4 sacks and 3 PBUs. He holds 22 D1 offers.]]></description><link>https://www.irishrecruitingwire.com/post/offered-2028-3-star-lb-khalen-taylor-picks-up-offer-from-notre-dame</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8f85c610c1d906181c3a8a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:36:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab1430_2a2c0e64b00d417681b2008fa3d3ffaa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_860,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruce Straughan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[VISITING: 2027 4-Star DL Richie Flanigan (ND Commit) Sets Visits For Notre Dame]]></title><description><![CDATA[C/O 2027 4-Star DL Richie Flanigan (ND Commits) will be attending the season opener at Lambeau Field vs Wisconsin, and he'll also be visiting Notre Dame on November 7th for the Miami game, he tells me for Irish Recruiting Wire. "I'm excited to watch the team play this season. They are going to be one of the best teams in the nation and will be super exciting to watch." Flanigan is a 6-3.5 285lbs DL out of Notre Dame Academy (WI). He is the son of Notre Dame Football alum Jim Flanigan...]]></description><link>https://www.irishrecruitingwire.com/post/visiting-2027-4-star-dl-richie-flanigan-sets-visits-for-notre-dame</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8f6942a6bf65007ed28c91</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:41:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab1430_0d3ca6aa6fbc4ec392d068aadbc39342~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_854,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruce Straughan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[VISITING: 2028 LB Julian Bruno Sets Date For Notre Dame Visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[C/O 2028 3-Star LB Julian "JuJu" Bruno (27th Pos,) will be visiting Notre Dame on November 7th, he tells me for Irish Recruiting Wire. "I'm excited to be on campus and get a feel for the environment and the game day vibe." Bruno is a 6-1 225lbs LB out of Grant Union High School (CA). He holds 22 D1 offers. As you can see by his sophomore season stats and his HUDL highlights, his 3-Star ranking doesn't do justice to the caliber player he truly is. I fully expect him to be upgraded to a 4 star...]]></description><link>https://www.irishrecruitingwire.com/post/visiting-2028-lb-julian-bruno-sets-date-for-notre-dame-visit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8f3ad632db6cbd6a2aba52</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:24:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab1430_4a8509e3890d42279ff1d70fdf6d0353~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_725,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruce Straughan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[VISTING: 2027 4-Star LB Roman Igwebuike Set To Visit Notre Dame This Fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[2027 4-Star LB (ND Commit) Roman Igwebuike (152nd Natl. 10th Pos.) plans to visit Notre Dame for all 6 home games, he tells me for Irish Recruiting Wire. "I can't wait to be back home at Notre Dame!" Igwebuike is a 6-3 225lbs. LB out of Mount Carmel High School (IL). He committed to Notre Dame on June 11, 2026. Igwebuike is a Top 10 LB in the country and is sure to make an impact next season when he gets on campus. His junior-season stats and highlights from HUDL below will show you why Notre...]]></description><link>https://www.irishrecruitingwire.com/post/visting-2027-4-star-lb-roman-igwebuike-set-to-visit-notre-dame-this-fall</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8f0cd26cf0bac68ec1ce14</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:08:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab1430_301c45cc1e284d5aafeb7c437fd3e9eb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_846,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruce Straughan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[OFFERED: 2029 DB Richard Allen IV Picks Up Offer From Notre Dame ]]></title><description><![CDATA[C/O 2029 DB Richard Allen IV has picked up an offer from Notre Dame, he tells me for Irish Recruiting Wire. “It means a lot to be offered by a high-standard program with amazing academics, football, and a well-built culture.” Allen IV is a 6-2, 190lbs CB out of Our Lady of Good Counsel (MD). He is the nephew of Alabama FB Alum Jonathan Allen. Allen IV is a 6-2, 190lbs CB out of Our Lady of Good Counsel (MD) He is the nephew of Alabama FB Alum Jonathan Allen. It's easy to see why Notre dame is...]]></description><link>https://www.irishrecruitingwire.com/post/offered-2029-db-richard-allen-iv-picks-up-an-offer-from-notre-dame</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8ef60acca65c517d438cc6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:33:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab1430_a8e37756bdef4cc9882257f8d039ee4c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_736,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruce Straughan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visitor Alert: 2028 3-Star TE Jack McNamara Set To Visit Notre Dame This Fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[C/O 2028 3-Star TE Jack McNamara (359th Natl. 18th Pos.) is set to visit Notre Dame on September 19th he tells me for Irish Recruiting Wire. McNamara has long been an interest of Notre Dame earning an offer back in the fall (September) of last year. McNamara is a 6-5 240lbs TE out of Brother Rice. He holds 41 D1 offers and is the teammate of 2027 ND Commit Brayden Parks. It’s easy to see after watching his Hudl highlights below why the Irish recruiting staff is so high on him landing at Notre...]]></description><link>https://www.irishrecruitingwire.com/post/visitor-alert-2028-3-star-te-jack-mcnamara-set-to-visit-notre-dame-this-fall</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e23a0b23c95114c71d021</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:41:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab1430_5f24596dd391445eadb244f805a5c635~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_839,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruce Straughan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visitor Alert: 2028 4-Star Elite Safety CJ Craig-James Set To Visit Notre Dame]]></title><description><![CDATA[C/O 2028 4-Star Elite Safety CJ Craig-James (73rd Natl. 7th Pos.) is set to visit Notre Dame on Oct. 10th (vs Stanford) and Nov. 7th (vs Miami), he tells me for Irish Recruiting Wire. "Notre Dame makes you feel like you're a part of the family. From Coach Freeman to Coach Codlin, all the way down to Kyle Hamilton's Dad who personally calls me every other day. I could definitely see myself playing at Notre Dame." Craig-James is a 6-3, 190lbs Safety out of Parker High School (AL). He holds 45...]]></description><link>https://www.irishrecruitingwire.com/post/visitor-alert-2028-4-star-elite-safety-cj-craig-james-set-to-visit-notre-dame</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e0f1cb23c95114c71a81a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:14:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab1430_6c8109754db3469aa1e822be3485a0fe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruce Straughan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2028 4-Star RB Xander Edwards Set To Visit Notre Dame]]></title><description><![CDATA[C/O 2028 4 Elite RB Xander Edwards will be visiting Notre Dame for the Michigan State game on Sept. 19th he tells me for Irish Recruiting Wire! Xander Edwards (son of NDFB Alum Marc Edwards) is a 6-2, 220-lb RB out of The Bolles School (FL) He picked up an offer from the Irish back in June of this year!]]></description><link>https://www.irishrecruitingwire.com/post/2028-4-star-rb-xander-edwards-set-to-visit-notre-dame</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8dfeeb836b1f3da5f9283d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:54:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab1430_56263f3d142e43978b06be92500feb2b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruce Straughan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monds Goes Off! Wonderful Monds IV Explodes for 5 TDs in Season Opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo Via Wonderful Monds IV It's no wonder why Marcus Freeman and the coaching staff at Notre Dame were so excited to land a commitment from  2027 4-star QB Wonderful "Champ" Monds IV back in May of this year, and Friday night once again showed why. Monds IV opened up his senior season at Vero Beach High School in spectacular fashion, racking up five  total touchdowns: three in the air and two on the ground. Monds IV is an elusive playmaker with a strong arm who can throw on the run,...]]></description><link>https://www.irishrecruitingwire.com/post/visiting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a878b7d023ad9e6d7fdca87</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:19:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab1430_dcf4ab5fafec44dbba066edbf409a962~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bruce Straughan</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>