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Notre Dame's Freeman Secures Top Recruiting Class

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman secured a top-three recruiting class for 2026, with three five-star recruits and sixteen top-250 players. The team hosted 28 recruits, all but one signing, and 24 early enrollees. The defensive back recruits, including top cornerback Khary Adams and safety Joey OBrien, are notable. Coach Freemans dynamic approach and commitment to player development contributed to this impressive recruiting success.

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