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HIGH SCHOOL

Braeden Jones

Defensive End
6′4″ / 252 lbs
Chicago, IL
Mount Carmel
Class of 2026
Rating: n/a
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National Avg
Rating: 91.0
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School Preferences

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Interest
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Official Visit
USC
Committed
10/13/2024
Notre Dame
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Akron
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Auburn
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Boston College
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Cincinnati
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Florida
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Illinois
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Iowa State
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Kansas
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Kansas State
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Louisville
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Marshall
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Michigan State
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Minnesota
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Missouri
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Nebraska
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Ole Miss
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Purdue
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Syracuse
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Tennessee
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Texas A&M
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Vanderbilt
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Wisconsin
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BRAEDEN JONES (SOPH)

Updates

Matt  Freeman
1 mo ago by Matt Freeman
2026 DE off the board for now...
2026 Mount Carmel (Ill.) defensive end Braeden Jones committed to USC in what seems to be out of nowhere. He's been a frequent visitor to Notre Dame over the last year, including seeing the Irish play at A&M and Purdue this fall and was expected in South Bend for the Florida State game. We'll see if this sticks long term, which I imagine it won't given USC's long distance commitments rarely do.
Matt  Freeman
4 mo ago by Matt Freeman
2026 DL Not Visiting Notre Dame This Week
There is a report floating around that 2026 Mount Carmel (Ill.) defensive lineman Braeden Jones will be visiting Notre Dame for this week's Grill and Chill, but that's not the case. Jones has practice and will not be in attendance. The four-star has been a consistent visitor over the last year, so it's not a huge deal. Notre Dame and Ohio State will likely end up battling this one out. Jones didn't hide the fact Notre Dame led coming out of the spring, but admitted the offer he was looking forward to earning was Ohio State and he did just that by earning an offer this summer. Sophomore Highlightshttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/18456741/655521542aa7050b941fbdc8Notre Dame Fighting Irish Color Pop Active Blend T-Shirt
2026 Target Visited on Tuesday
5 mo ago by Matt Freeman
2026 Target Visited on Tuesday
One of Notre Dame's top defensive line targets visited on Tuesday.
Notre Dame the Early Leader for 2026 DL Braeden Jones
7 mo ago by Matt Freeman
Notre Dame the Early Leader for 2026 DL Braeden Jones
2026 Mount Carmel (Ill.) defensive lineman Braeden Jones has Notre Dame out in front as summer quickly approaches.
Video | 2026 Notre Dame DL Target Braeden Jones Under Armour Camp Clips
7 mo ago by Matt Freeman
Video | 2026 Notre Dame DL Target Braeden Jones Under Armour Camp Clips
2026 Mount Carmel (Ill.) defensive lineman Braedon Jones competed at Sunday's Under Armour Camp in Canton.
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National Average Rating

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The intent of this rating is to provide Irish Sports Daily readers with a comprehensive snapshot of how individual prospects rank nationally.
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Irish Sports Daily Rating

99-100: Elite national prospect (Five-star)

Considered one of the best prospects in the nation and a likely difference-maker at the collegiate level. Displays all of the physical skills to be a future All-American with potential to be an early-round NFL draft pick.

90-98: Elite state prospect (Four-star)

Considered one of the best 30-40 prospects in the state and a top 250 national prospect. Displays the physical skills to be a major early contributor at the collegiate level with high professional potential.

80-89: Quality prospect (Three-star)

Considered one of the best 100 prospects in the state and a top 500 national prospect. Displays the physical skills to develop into a contributor over the course of his college career. Has the ability to become a professional prospect over time with development.

70-79: Solid prospect (Two-star)

Considered one of the top 250 prospects in the state. Has the physical skills to be a potential contributor at a D-1 program over the course of his collegiate career with significant development. Professional potential is low.
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