Notre Dame Football Recruiting

Notre Dame Gaining Ground With Top Targets with Key Official Visits on Deck

Notre Dame enters its second official visit weekend with momentum for linebacker Kaden Henderson, confidence surrounding Julius Jones Jr. and a massive opportunity to make a lasting impression on five-star offensive lineman Albert Simien.
June 15, 2026
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Notre Dame rolled out the red carpet for its first official visit weekend and there’s confidence the Irish will be rewarded for their efforts.

(From Sunday: A few notes) 

Marcus Freeman and his staff haven’t wavered from their strategy of hosting just two official visit weekends each summer and it’s difficult to argue with the results. The approach has paid off over the last few recruiting cycles and the Irish are hoping for more of the same this cycle.

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