ISD Intel | Behind The Scenes Of Notre Dame Recruiting

Notre Dame did not want to let James Flanigan‍ get away.

The Irish view their ability to land legacy prospects as crucial in roster makeup, so long as they’re “elite Power 5 kids,” which Flanigan certainly is as the top-ranked player in Wisconsin.

The 2025 Wisconsin tight end announced his commitment to Notre Dame a week ago over offers from schools like Stanford, Wisconsin, Michigan and Penn State.