Brayden Parks commits to Notre Dame, opts against Oregon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Four-star defensive lineman Brayden Parks announced his commitment to Notre Dame on July 23, 2026. After considering options, including Oregon, Parks decided to join the Fighting Irish, citing a strong connection and desire to remain close to home. Parks ranks as one of the top defensive linemen in the 2027 class and is a key addition to Notre Dame's already highly ranked recruiting class. Oregon, while still maintaining a strong recruiting class, continues to seek interior defensive linemen to bolster their lineup. The Ducks may still pursue Parks despite his commitment to Notre Dame.
- •Brayden Parks commits to Notre Dame on July 23, 2026.
- •Parks is a four-star DL from Chicago's Brother Rice High School.
- •Oregon made a late push but fell short in his recruitment.
- •Parks ranks No. 24 among defensive linemen in the 2027 class.
- •Oregon aims to strengthen its defensive lineup with additional recruits.
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — 4-Star Chicago DL Brayden Parks commits to Notre Dame Football
- 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — Top defensive prospect Brayden Parks chooses Notre Dame over Oregon
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Oregon can't haul in 4-star DL Brayden Parks, commits to Notre Dame
- 9:04 PMYahoo Sports — Big Time Defensive Tackle Brayden Parks Commits To Notre Dame
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Four-star DL Brayden Parks commits to Notre Dame, choosing Irish over Oregon
"Notre Dame beat out Ohio State and Oregon for 300-pound Chicago powerhouse Brayden Parks, cementing an elite interior class after a relentless two-year pursuit of the state champion.
"After a long battle back and forth, four-star defensive lineman Brayden Parks choose to stay close to home, committing to Notre Dame over Oregon.
"Notre Dame continues to add great talent to what is shaping up to be a historical recruiting class for the Irish.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 10:32 PM4-Star Chicago DL Brayden Parks commits to Notre Dame Football
Notre Dame continues to add great talent to what is shaping up to be a historical recruiting class for the Irish.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 9:19 PMTop defensive prospect Brayden Parks chooses Notre Dame over Oregon
Defensive tackle Brayden Parks has chosen Notre Dame over Oregon.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 9:05 PMOregon can't haul in 4-star DL Brayden Parks, commits to Notre Dame
After a long battle back and forth, four-star defensive lineman Brayden Parks choose to stay close to home, committing to Notre Dame over Oregon.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 9:04 PMBig Time Defensive Tackle Brayden Parks Commits To Notre Dame
Notre Dame beat out Ohio State and Oregon for 300-pound Chicago powerhouse Brayden Parks, cementing an elite interior class after a relentless two-year pursuit of the state champion.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 9:03 PMFour-star DL Brayden Parks commits to Notre Dame, choosing Irish over Oregon
Notre Dame lands a commitment from four-star DL Brayden Parks, adding to Rivals No. 2 ranked recruiting class.
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