Notre Dame secures commitment from four-star defensive lineman Segun Alexander
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 6:11 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Notre Dame added a significant commitment to its 2027 recruiting class with four-star defensive lineman Segun Alexander on June 23. Alexander chose Notre Dame over Clemson, Texas A&M, and others, marking the Fighting Irish's third commitment in June and their 20th overall for the class. He praised the genuine atmosphere at Notre Dame, distinguishing it from other schools. With five blue-chip commitments on the defensive line, Notre Dame now has 16 total blue-chip pledges, tying with Florida for the most nationally this recruiting cycle. The Fighting Irish are also in contention for five-star offensive lineman Albert Simien, who is set to announce his commitment soon, favoring Notre Dame according to predictions.
- •Segun Alexander becomes Notre Dame's 20th commitment for 2027.
- •Fighting Irish tied with Florida for most blue-chip commits in 2027 class.
- •Notre Dame's class features five blue-chip defensive line commitments.
- •Albert Simien's commitment announcement is expected soon.
- 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame ties Florida for most blue-chip commitments in 2027 class
"Notre Dame‘s hunt for a second consecutive top-3 recruiting class picked up another key piece on Tuesday afternoon. The Fighting Irish beat out Clemson, Texas A&M and a host of other for four-star defensive lineman Segun Alexander, picking up their third commitment in June and 20th overall in the class. “I knew by the second […]
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