2026 WR Mason James Looking Forward To Notre Dame Stop

Mason James‍ has stayed in touch with Notre Dame since being offered by the Irish last month.

In fact, the 2026 Oklahoma wide receiver talked with them last week. 

“I'm working on when I'm going to be up there,” the 5-foot-11, 175-pounder told Irish Sports Daily. “I think it should be a date sometime after next week, so not this upcoming week, but a date after then.”

The Norman North High School standout is hoping to be in South Bend later this month or in early April. 

Led by head coach Marcus Freeman and receivers coach Mike Brown, the Irish have had James’ attention since the offer.

“I would say the culture there and the relationships I've built with Coach Brown and Coach Freeman over the phone sparks my interest a lot,” he said. 

He likes how relatable Freeman and Brown are. 

“Just how down to earth they are and how interested they seem in me and how willing they are to stay in touch, even though I haven't got up to the campus yet or really got to learn much about the offense,” said James. “That's also a reason why I like to go; just to learn about the offense.

“It just really makes me feel wanted, like I'm one of the top guys, so it shows a lot. Okay.”

The Irish have let James know exactly why they value him so much.

“Really just the versatility I have, how I can play inside and outside, and my speed and just the way I play as a player,” he says. 

James was at Washington last week and already has officials set to Washington, Oklahoma, Arizona State, Missouri and Kansas State. 

He’ll likely add Notre Dame to that official visit list if everything goes well.

He does not have a timeline for a final decision.

“Really, just whenever it feels best is when I'm going to be committing.”

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