Notre Dame Football Recruiting

2027 OL Layton von Brandt Excited About Notre Dame After Coaches Visit

2027 Delaware offensive lineman Layton von Brandt says Irish offensive line coach Joe Rudolph "might be the nicest human being I’ve ever met."
February 9, 2026
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Layton Von Brandt‍ is taking a more deliberative approach during this phase of his recruitment after resetting things earlier in the process.

von Brandt made a very early commitment to Penn State and re-opened his recruitment following James Franklin’s firing.

On Jan. 31, the 2027 offensive lineman released a Top 8 that includes Notre Dame, Florida, Virginia Tech, Penn State, Ohio State, Tennessee, LSU and Auburn, a group that reflects what he is prioritizing moving forward.

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