Five-star defensive lineman commits to Notre Dame over Georgia, Miami
Five-star defensive lineman David Folorunsho committed to Notre Dame over offers from Georgia, Miami, and others, becoming the program’s second five-star recruit in the 2027 class. Ranked No. 9 overall by Rivals, Folorunsho joins Notre Dame’s 17th commitment and is their second defensive lineman, following a productive high school season with 56 tackles and 6.0 sacks.
Notre Dame secured a major recruiting coup by landing five-star defensive lineman David Folorunsho, who committed to the program over top-tier offers from Georgia, Miami, Michigan, and Texas Tech. Ranked No. 9 overall and No. 2 defensive lineman in the 2027 class by Rivals, Folorunsho is the highest-rated recruit from Illinois and Notre Dame’s second-highest-ranked commit behind five-star offensive tackle Oluwasemilore Olubobola. The commitment came after Notre Dame extended Folorunsho a scholarship offer on February 6 and hosted two visits from him in April, solidifying their lead in a competitive recruitment. Folorunsho had a standout junior season at St. Patrick High School, recording 56 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and 6.0 sacks. With this commitment, Notre Dame now has 17 total recruits, including 13 blue-chip prospects, and Rivals ranks their class as the fifth-best in the country. Folorunsho is the Fighting Irish’s second defensive lineman, joining four-star edge Aidan O’Neil. Notre Dame’s rapid recruitment of Folorunsho highlights their aggressive approach to building a strong 2027 class, following Olubobola’s commitment just days earlier. The program’s ability to attract top talent continues to strengthen its roster for future seasons.
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