20 For '20 | Defense

With 17 verbal commits in the Class of 2019 entering the season, Notre Dame could be as focused on prospects in the 2020 class as the 2019 class this fall.

The Irish already have three commits in the 2020 class with quarterback Drew Pyne‍ and tight ends Kevin Bauman‍ and Michael Mayer‍.

This week, we bring you our look at the 20 most important prospects for Notre Dame in the Class of 2020, where the Irish stand with each and what the competition is likely to be.