The 2027 class is loaded with talented defensive linemen, as evidenced by the top of the Rivals300 rankings.   Five-star Jalen Brewster is the

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Notre Dame had been a school David Folorunsho wanted to be recruited by for a long time.  Last week, he committed to the Irish, fulfilling a

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The second to last stop on the Under Armour Regional tour was Chicago.  There was a deep pool of talent at every position group, but here is the

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There were plenty of Notre Dame recruits present at Tom Lemming’s photoshoot for his annual Prep Football Report on Sunday at Chicago St. Ignatius

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On the football field, Tom Zbikowski was a star safety and return man for Notre Dame in the mid-2000s before spending several years in the NFL, most

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https://youtu.be/-Hb-Jt6ZsvM  Notre Dame defensive line coach Charlie Partridge has delivered head coach Marcus Freeman arguably the biggest

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Five-star DL David Folorunsho commits to Notre Dame football

Notre Dame made a seismic addition to its 2027 recruiting class on Friday when five-star defensive tackle David Folorunsho announced his commitment

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Chicago St. Patrick's David Folorunsho, the No. 37 overall prospect and No. 3 defensive lineman in America according to the Rivals Industry Ranking,

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What the experts are saying about new Notre Dame commit David Folorunsho

Yet another five-star recruit has committed to Notre Dame. And it might be the Irish’s biggest catch yet.  Chicago St. Patrick defensive lineman

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Chicago (Ill.) St. Patrick five-star defensive lineman David Folorunsho locked in with Notre Dame on Friday and announced his commitment to Marcus

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Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and the Irish hit big on the recruiting trail Tuesday morning, securing a pledge from Oradel (NJ) St. Peter's Prep

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Recruiting Intel: Notre Dame lands 5-star OT, eyes Folorunsho & many more blue-chip targets

A major part of Notre Dame's success under Marcus Freeman in recent years has been its line play, and the Fighting Irish are making that a priority

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish trending for three of the nation's best linemen

Wiltfong Whiparound has latest news, notes and buzz from the recruiting trail as Miami flips a five-star, Notre Dame and Oregon trend for key targets

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Spring ball has come and gone for Ohio State and the Buckeyes look to be on a track to having another successful football season in 2026.  The

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Spring football camp is over and top college programs are closing in on key commitments.  Rivals has the latest buzz and intel from the recruiting

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It was a terrific day on the recruiting trail for head coach Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame football program as the Irish staff officially secured

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Miami has not given up in the sweepstakes of five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews and continues its recruiting push for the No. 3 overall

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David Folorunsho's recruitment hit overdrive earlier this year when he became a nationally coveted defensive line prospect in the 2027 class. Now the

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Notre Dame five-star DL target David Folorunsho sets commitment date

Chicago (Ill.) St. Patrick five-star defensive lineman David Folorunsho has skyrocketed up the rankings — and recruiting boards — over the past few

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Chicago St. Patrick five-star defensive lineman David Folorunsho was at Notre Dame the weekend of April 18, marking his first trip to campus in 10

Five-star DL David Folorunsho breaks down second Notre Dame spring visit

Notre Dame keeps it rolling on the recruiting trail on Saturday landing a commitment from one of its top defensive back targets in four-star Zayden

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Chicago (Ill.) St. Patrick Rivals300 five-star David Folorunsho made it back to Notre Dame on Friday.   The Windy City blue-chipper had visited South

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Notre Dame wraps up spring camp on Saturday with the annual Blue-Gold Game. There will be a terrific crop of prospects in town as the Irish aim to

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Notre Dame Blue-Gold Game: Where things stand with 2027 targets including Fakatou & Folorunsho

Notre Dame hosted top recruits over the weekend and the Irish are gaining momentum with key targets coming out of the recruiting visits.  The Rivals

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David Folorunsho's size and movement skills remind us of Marcell Dareus at the same stage. Like Dareus, Folorunsho is a twitched up, long defensive lineman with game-wrecking ability. They are of similar size at the same stage, with Dareus adding considerable mass in college and beyond. Dareus was also a more fluid mover at the same stage. 

Twitched up defensive lineman with a rare combination of size and athleticism along the interior. Measured at 6-foot-3, 285 pounds with 34 inch arms prior to his senior season. Came onto the national scene following a breakout junior campaign. Plays all over the defensive line, lining up on the edge and along the interior.  Able to quickly disengage and flashes encouraging hand usage for a young player. Shows elite burst on film, darting into the backfield and running sideline-to-sideline with ease. Closing speed is jarring. Looks like a linebacker when tracking down ball carriers in pursuit. Finished with 15 tackles for loss and five sacks as a junior. Still mastering technique and will need continued development but has one of the highest upsides among defensive linemen in the 2027 cycle. 

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