Garyon Hobbs

Notre Dame will host several top prospects this weekend.

2027 linebacker Garyon Hobbs discussed his first visit to Notre Dame.

Four 2027 linebackers with Notre Dame offers made their way to campus on Friday for Irish Invasion. I have some notes on three of them following camp. - Cooper Witten made his second trip to South Bend this spring and that speaks volumes. Multiple sources believe Notre Dame is setting a high bar in his recruitment. Witten's father, Jason, joined him on the first visit and was present again today. It's still early in his recruitment, but I think Notre Dame is in as strong of a position as anyone right now. - Garyon Hobbs got his first look at Notre Dame on Friday. The Kentucky native loved Max Bullough's coaching style and was also impressed with campus. He took part in the BBQ following camp and felt very comfortable with those around him. I would expect him to be back on campus in the fall at some point. - Ellis McGaskin was almost at a loss for words as Notre Dame exceeded his expectations by a mile. I'm not sure I've heard a recruit rave about Bullough as much as McGaskin. The four-star prospect was also speechless when Marcus Freeman spoke and made time for him. He even admitted he was more nervous to talk to Freeman than Jason Witten. I think Notre Dame is in a very strong position here. Long way to go, but McGaskin made it clear he had no issues leaving the state of Alabama for college. Overall, I would not be surprised if Notre Dame leads for McGaskin and Witten as of June 6, 2025 - but there's a long way to go here. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Comfort Colors Mascot Overlay T-Shirt