Notre Dame secures commitment from defensive lineman Brayden Parks

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Notre Dame secures commitment from defensive lineman Brayden Parks
Summary

Brayden Parks, a four-star defensive lineman from Chicago, has committed to Notre Dame for the 2027 recruiting class. Parks chose the Fighting Irish over Oregon, influenced by family ties to the program. His godfather is former Notre Dame player Chris Zorich, and his cousin is Tony Jones Jr. Parks' announcement was made on CBS Sports' College Football YouTube channel, where he expressed excitement about joining the team.

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  • Brayden Parks is a four-star recruit from Chicago.
  • Parks announced his commitment on July 23, 2026.
  • Notre Dame competed with Oregon for Parks' commitment.
  • His family connection includes ties to former Notre Dame players.
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  • 4:10 PMYahoo SportsNotre Dame lands blue-chip Chicago defensive lineman Brayden Parks
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Marcus Freeman got an important commitment on defense for the class of 2027.

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