Notre Dame secures commitment from elite 2028 EDGE prospect Darieon Prescott
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 6:21 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Darieon Prescott, a five-star edge rusher from Bolingbrook, IL, has committed to Notre Dame, choosing the Irish over Oregon and Texas A&M. At 6-foot-4 and 260 pounds, Prescott is ranked as the top player in Illinois and No. 18 nationally in the 2028 class per 247Sports Composite. His recruitment gained momentum after being named to the MaxPreps Freshman All-American team. Notre Dame has invested heavily in his recruitment, and the proximity to home proved advantageous for head coach Marcus Freeman. The Irish have a strong recruiting class currently ranked No. 4 for 2028.
- •Darieon Prescott is a top EDGE prospect in the 2028 class.
- •He has received high-level scholarships and national recognition.
- •Prescott's commitment follows multiple campus visits to Notre Dame.
- •Notre Dame ranks No. 4 in the 2028 recruiting class standings.
- 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame lands elite 2028 5-tar EDGE prospect over Oregon, Texas A&M
"Notre Dame lands a major 2028 edge rusher in Darieon Prescott, beating out Oregon and Texas A&M after a strong recruiting push.
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