Notre Dame makes big move in team recruiting rankings after landing 5-star OT
Following a No. 2 overall finish in last year’s Rivals Industry Football Team Recruiting Rankings, Notre Dame is looking to repeat with another elite crop in 2027. The Fighting Irish came into the day ranked No.
10 nationally, but picked up a massive commitment from five-star offensive tackle Oluwasemilore Olubobola out of St. Peter’s (N. J.
) . A top-25 overall player in the class according to Rivals, Olubobola chose the Irish over Miami and Texas A&M, as well as more than 20 other Power 4 offers. “What made Notre Dame right for me I got to say was the culture and standard they have for their players,” Olubobola told Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong.
“And the combination of academics and football. Notre Dame comes with a certain standard and respect because you’re going to be seen by a lot of people. Just the opportunities Notre Dame provides.
The connections, the people there, it has a strong culture. ” He also became the first five-star commitment of the cycle for Marcus Freeman and Co. , who signed a program-record three in the last class.