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Marcus Freeman can recruit young talent. Marcus Freeman has always managed to recruit young talent. The ability of his entire staff to attract blue-chippers to South Bend is a central reason why Notre Dame is firmly in the hunt for a College Football Playoff berth… and will likely remain that way for the foreseeable future.

Even after firing decorated QB Deuce Knight, the Irish are still putting together a stellar 2025 class with footprints from Miami to Honolulu. As early signing day of December 4 approaches, here’s where ND stands compared to the country’s other top divisions.

*Team rankings and total points courtesy of Rivals.com (as of 10/8/24)

Total number of commitments: 18
Total points: 1935
Top commit: RB Shekai Mills-Knight

Total number of commitments: 24
Total points: 2200
Top commit: DB Daryus Dixson

Total number of commitments: 21
Total points: 2294
Top commit: ED Christopher Burgess Jr.

The Irish won a big battle with Ohio State and Michigan to land Burgess, one of the most explosive and polished edge rushers in the country. The program also continues to make a strong case as O-Line U. with the additions of twin towers Will Black and Owen Strebig.

With Deuce Knight transferring to Auburn, Notre Dame is currently without a quarterback for this class.

Total allocations: 15
Total points: 2338
Top commit: WR Dakorien Moore

Total number of commitments: 23
Total points: 2349
Top commit: OT David Sanders Jr.

Total number of commitments: 21
Total points: 2351
Top commit: QB Julian Lewis

Total number of commitments: 22
Total points: 2359
Top commit: TE Kiotti Armstrong

Total number of commitments: 21
Total points: 2372
Top commit: S Hylton Stubbs

Total number of commitments: 21
Total points: 2460
Top commit: OT Michael Fasusi

Total commitments: 20
Total points: 2542
Top commit: WR Jaime Ffrench

Total number of commitments: 22
Total points: 2595
Top commit: WR Talyn Taylor

Total number of commitments: 26
Total points: 2704
Top commit: DE Nathaniel Marshall

Total number of commitments: 26
Total points: 2754
Top commit: QB Bryce Underwood

Total commitments: 20
Total points: 2754
Top commit: QB Kelon Russell

Total number of commitments: 26
Total points: 3237
Top commit: QB Tavien St. Clair

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