David Folorunsho

Notre Dame recruiting will have multiple five-stars and top targets on campus for Saturday's spring game.

Make no mistake, the Irish are firmly in the race for 2027 Chicago defensive lineman David Folorunsho, especially after this weekend's return to South Bend.

Notre Dame continues to position itself well with David Folorunsho following another strong visit to South Bend.The 2027 Illinois defensive lineman returned to campus this weekend and came away with a clearer understanding of how he would fit within the Irish defense. Notre Dame plans to use him as a three-tech and big end, which aligns directly with how he views himself.Folorunsho also emphasized how the Irish staff continues to make him feel like a priority, with both Charlie Partridge and Marcus Freeman reinforcing that during the visit.Partridge's emphasis on development and technique stood out.Folorunsho pointed to how players respond to Partridge and the environment within the defensive line group, another positive indicator for Notre Dame.From a big-picture standpoint, the Irish remain firmly in the mix.Folorunsho said Notre Dame is "definitely at the top" of his list, while noting that he is not yet formally ranking schools when asked to clarify a bit.Georgia, Miami, Texas Tech and Michigan continue to be involved, with Texas Tech in particular building momentum earlier this spring.Folorunsho has no additional unofficial visits planned and has already locked in an official visit to Notre Dame for June 12.