Blue-Chip Florida QB Wonderful “Champ” Monds commits Notre Dame

It’s been a fantastic day for Notre Dame football recruiting. With 4-Star Edge Aidan O’Neil coming into the fold this morning, the Irish get great news on the other side of the ball. During an announcement on the Pat McAffee Show, 4-Star quarterback Wonderful “Champ” Monds gave his public commitment to Notre Dame and its 2027 football recruiting class.

"Marcus Freeman is super down to earth and he was telling me how I would fit at Notre Dame.. He's a great guy and a great coach" @champmonds #PMSLive https://t. co/Sf5gMvPxYf pic.

twitter. com/5udFDa0k5Y — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) May 1, 2026 Champ Monds was the top quarterback in the 2028 recruiting class, but recently reclassified to the 2027 class. While he is considered as a 4-Star prospect, there’s a better than good chance he’s closer to a 5-Star by the end of the cycle as he gets his last year of HS football under his belt and is reevaluated.

Predictions for an Irish commitment came in quickly after a spring visit, and we have anticipated an announcement since that visit to Notre Dame. The 6’2” 225 pound quarterback from Vero Beach High School in Vero Beach, Florida, chose the Irish over his other two finalists; the Ohio State Buckeyes and Florida State Seminoles. He was heavily recruited by most of the country and held big offers from the Georgia Bulldogs, Alabama Crimson Tide, Miami Hurricanes, Michigan Wolverines, and many more.