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Suddenly, the Chicago talent pool is deep again, and Notre Dame football is diving in

Eric Hansenby: Eric Hansen05/21/26EHansenND
Piotr Nakonieczny
Mount Carmel offensive lineman Piotr Nakonieczny is part of a talent boom in Chicago that has gotten the attention of the Notre Dame football coaching staff. Tom Lemming photo

Chicago football talent is surging again, and Notre Dame is moving aggressively to capitalize — from elite 2028 prospects to a rapidly rising 6-foot-8 offensive tackle who only started playing football two years ago.

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