Ian Premer

Notre Dame has been working behind the scenes since the National Title game and now they'll get to see some of the rewards of the hard work as several top targets will be making their way to campus. The Irish will start spring practice on Wednesday and they'll be opening the door for several of the nation's top prospects. Two of the nation's best at their respective positions will be on campus Wednesday. 2026 running back Javian Osborne will get his first look at Notre Dame and 2026 cornerback Joey O'Brien will get to experience campus for like the 20th time. 2027 Illinois quarterback Jameson Purcell will return for practice and Notre Dame will also host 2027 Don Bosco Prep (N.J.) tight end JT Geraci will visit campus. Geraci holds offers from Boston College, Pitt, Syracuse, Vandy and Virginia Tech. On Friday, Notre Dame will host an impressive group of 2026 and 2027 prospects. 2026 Bergen Catholic (N.J.) cornerback Jordan Thomas will make his awaited visit to campus. The four-star prospect was one of Notre Dame's first offers but has never quite held the Irish in high regard as others from his high school. 2026 Myers Park (N.C.) defensive end Rodney Dunham is also expected on campus Friday. The Irish are firmly in the mix and this will be a big visit for both sides. Dunham will return on June 14th for an official visit. 2026 Kansas tight end Ian Premer was offered this winter and he'll be on campus for the first time. The 6-foot-5, 220-pounder has set officials to Kansas and Kansas State, so this could go a long way in securing one for the Irish. 2027 linebacker Cooper Witten will get his first look at Notre Dame on Friday. He's the son of Jason Witten, and we know Notre Dame's presence with NFL dads. He's an elite prospect and an early visit is good news for Notre Dame. 2027 defensive tackle Deven Robertson will make the trip to South Bend from Mississippi. Notre Dame needs more size on the interior and Robertson has a big-time frame. Like Witten, Robertson added his offer from the Irish on Monday. 2027 Carmel Catholic (Ill.) quarterback Trae Taylor is also expected on Friday. On Saturday, Notre Dame will host one of the best football players in the country in 2027 Blessed Trinity Catholic (Ga.) defensive end David Jacobs Jr. He'll also be with his brother, Dawson Jacobs, who will be a Power 4 prospect. 2027 Boyle County (Ky.) tight end Seneca Driver will get a look at Notre Dame after earning his Pot of Gold Day offer. The last time Notre Dame recruited Boyle County, it didn't end so well as Landon Bartleson never made it campus. Want the latest scoop on the Fighting Irish? Sign up for our newsletter and become an ISD Premium Subscriber: Sign Up for ISDNotre Dame Fighting Irish 24oz. Replay Powder Coat Tumbler