Darieon Prescott commits to Notre Dame for 2028 class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Darieon Prescott, a 2028 edge rusher from Bolingbrook High in Illinois, announced his commitment to Notre Dame on July 27, 2026. Prescott, a highly ranked defensive prospect, chose the Fighting Irish over Oregon and Texas A&M, citing Notre Dame's culture and coaching staff as major factors. He is the third commitment for coach Marcus Freeman in the 2028 recruiting class and aims to help build the class further. Prescott expressed enthusiasm for the unique game-day experience provided by Notre Dame.
- •Darieon Prescott is the No. 1 recruit in Illinois.
- •He is 6-foot-4 and weighs 255 pounds.
- •Prescott chose Notre Dame for its culture and coaching.
- •He is the third commit for the 2028 class under Freeman.
- •Prescott aims to help Notre Dame compete for championships.
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame’s latest commit, Darieon Prescott, explains why the Irish
- 6:23 PMYahoo Sports — 5-Star EDGE Darieon Prescott commits to Notre Dame
- 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame lands 5-star edge Darieon Prescott
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Prized 2028 EDGE Darieon Prescott takes the leap, commits early to Notre Dame
"Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and the Irish land a commitment from one of the nation's top 2028 defensive ends in Darien Prescott
"Notre Dame football landed one of the top 2028 prospects in edge Darieon Prescott and he explains why he picked the Irish.
"Five-star edge rusher Darieon Prescott commits to Notre Dame, boosting the Fighting Irish 2028 recruiting class.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 6:47 PMNotre Dame’s latest commit, Darieon Prescott, explains why the Irish
Notre Dame football landed one of the top 2028 prospects in edge Darieon Prescott and he explains why he picked the Irish.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 6:23 PM5-Star EDGE Darieon Prescott commits to Notre Dame
Notre Dame went over to the Land of Lincoln and got an elite edge player for its defense of the future.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 5:27 PMNotre Dame lands 5-star edge Darieon Prescott
Five-star edge rusher Darieon Prescott commits to Notre Dame, boosting the Fighting Irish 2028 recruiting class.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 5:13 PMPrized 2028 EDGE Darieon Prescott takes the leap, commits early to Notre Dame
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and the Irish land a commitment from one of the nation's top 2028 defensive ends in Darien Prescott
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