We've updated our depth chart projection for the 2024 season as the Irish look ahead at summer workouts.

If we are paying these "college" kids now...they can't back out of bowl games!!!!!

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Daverin "Deuce" Geralds, a 2026 defensive tackle at Suwanee (Ga.) Collins Hill, reported a Notre Dame offer Wednesday. The Irish joined an offer list of 40-plus schools, including Alabama, Michigan, Miami, Ohio State and Texas.

Rivals ranks Geralds as the No. 3 defensive tackle and No. 23 overall in the 2026 class.

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@Greg Smith praised a couple of Notre Dame recruits for their performances at Sunday's Under Armour camp in Canton, Ohio: 2026 DE target Braeden Jones and 2026 TE target JC Anderson.

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It sounds like 2025 DE commit Christopher Burgess Jr. struggled a bit taking defensive tackle reps in one-on-one pass rush.

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Notre Dame makes @Greg Smith's list of programs that should be pleased based on the participants at the Under Armour camp in Canton, Ohio this past weekend.

Notre Dame's coaching staff will be spending a lot of time in Georgia today.

As expected, Notre Dame offered 2026 safety Zelus Hicks following defensive backs coach Mike Mickens visiting Carrollton (Ga.) High on Thursday.

Rivals ranks Hicks as the top safety and No. 12 overall prospect in the 2026 class. He’s collected offers from the likes of Georgia, Auburn, Miami, Ohio State, USC and others.

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The latest from Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports:

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A bag slung over his shoulder and luggage in his hand, Baylor football coach Dave Aranda hustled down the main staircase at the Hyatt Gainey Ranch after the annual Big 12 conference meetings.

He buzzed through the lobby for a quick hello and then jettisoned out the door with a destination in mind. “I’m going to see the (Arizona) Cardinals,” he said, smiling. “Got to learn how to do all this!”

A college coach or administrator visiting a professional sports organization is not necessarily groundbreaking. But Aranda’s visit — presumably to learn more about roster management and pay scale — is indicative of the times.

The college sports industry is moving closer to the inevitable: a direct athlete-compensation model.

As industry executives continue to negotiate with plaintiff lawyers in the House antitrust case, details of a future compensation model — a necessary piece to any settlement agreement — continue to emerge. Those who shared details were granted anonymity as they were not authorized to speak about a proposed settlement that continues to undergo changes.

While negotiations are active and have been for as many as eight months — not a new revelation within the industry — concepts of the proposed new model are becoming more formalized as leaders work to meet a deadline set by attorneys.

Money figures are becoming clear: For those in the power conferences, the price tag is steep.

The 10-year settlement agreement could cost each power school as much as $300 million over the decade, or $30 million a year. That figure assumes a school meets what is believed to be: (1) a $17-22 million revenue distribution cap for athletes; (2) at least $2 million in withheld NCAA distribution for back damages; and (3) as much as $10 million in additional scholarship costs related to an expansion of sport-specific roster sizes — a concept previously unpublicized.

Full story:

Tom Lemming of Prep Football Report discusses Notre Dame receiving a commitment from 2025 cornerback Dallas Golden, how impressive a CB class of Golden, Cree Thomas and Mark Zackery would be, 2025 quarterback commit Deuce Knight's arm strength, who should be ND's 2025 QB starter, the impact offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock has made on the recruiting trail, ND's addition of Australian punter James Rendell, NFL Draft picks who exceeded expectations, offensive tackle talent on ND's roster, 2025 wide receivers committed to ND and more.

Then @Eric Hansen and I answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (26:14)

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Tyler, where does ND stand for this guy and how much interest does ND have in him? IMO, other than Meadows, this is the best ND receiver target for 2025. No one at ND has his speed. He would open things up for everyone else. Thx.

Notre Dame's coaching staff won't be out on the recruiting trail tomorrow (Friday). They're getting a day off the road to be home with their families for the weekend, a source tells me.

Gotta love having a player who goes by one name. I hope everyone, including NBC announcers, simply refer to him as Thor.

We need Thor to become a weapon on punt fakes. If the name of our punter can strike a touch of fear into opponents, we will be on to something.

Notre Dame's recruiting travels Wednesday will include some visits in Texas to see talented targets at running back and wide receiver.

@Eric Hansen and I plan to record our next Inside ND Sports podcast on Thursday. Send us some questions you'd like us to discuss. We like to give priority to questions submitted on The Insider Lounge.

If you have multiple questions, try to be succinct and ask them separately. Thanks!

UPDATE (5/1): Bryce McFerson is Maryland bound.


PREVIOUSLY (4/16):

A bit of a surprise here as Notre Dame starting punter Bryce McFerson announces that he's entering the portal after two seasons with the Irish.

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Notre Dame's travels Tuesday will include big days in Florida and Texas.

The Concussion Legacy Foundation’s 2024 Race to End CTE is quickly approaching. You can donate in support of former Notre Dame players, including offensive lineman Taylor Dever (2007-11).

Following his death in 2020 at the age of 31, Dever was “diagnosed with Stage 2 (of 4) Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) through a clinical diagnosis from researchers at the Veterans Administration-Boston University-Concussion Legacy Foundation Brain Bank.”

Dever finished his career as a two-year starter at right tackle and served as a gameday captain twice in 2011.

The goal is to increase awareness and provide support to the VA-BU-CLF research efforts. Please consider a donation to the Concussion Legacy Foundation (CLF) Race to End CTE in memory of Taylor and to carry on his legacy.

Click here to donate.

You will be contributing directly to programs to end CTE through prevention and research like:

Stop Hitting Kids in the Head, which aims to prevent CTE in youth sports; the CLF Global Brain Bank, an international network of experts focused on learning how to cure CTE; and the CLF HelpLine, providing 1-on-1 support for patients and caregivers battling suspected CTE.

Notre Dame baseball nearly blew a four-run lead in the ninth inning at Michigan State, but the Irish managed to escape East Lansing, Mich., with a 4-3 victory Tuesday night.

Irish closer Nate Hardman was handed a 4-0 lead heading into the bottom of the ninth, and he retired the first batter he faced. But then Hardman allowed a single and a walk before Greg Ziegler hit a home run to left center.

Hardman recovered to force a fly out and ground out to end the game and record his fourth save of the season.

Notre Dame (23-20) built its four-run lead over Michigan State (19-22) with a solo homer by catcher Joey Spence in the third inning and a three-run seventh. First baseman Connor Hincks played shortstop Jack Penney with a groundout. Right fielder TIto Flores knocked in second baseman Estevan Moreno with a sacrifice fly. Then third baseman Simon Baumgardt stole home on a double steal with pinch hitter Brady Gumpf stealing second.

Notre Dame managed only three hits in the game with one each for center fielder TJ Williams (double), Gumpf (single) and Spence (homer).

Four pitchers combined to pitch eight scoreless innings for Notre Dame. Starter DJ Helwig allowed one hit, issued one walk and hit one batter while striking out two in three innings. Caden Spivey pitched two hitless innings with one walk and one strikeout. Will Jacobsen (2-0) retired all six of the batters he faced, struck out one and received the victory. Tim McDonough allowed one hit and struck out one in the eighth.

Notre Dame will host Pittsburgh (18-23, 5-16) for three-game series starting Friday at 6:30 p.m. EDT on ACCNX.

BOX SCORE: Notre Dame 4, Michigan State 3

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Storm Miller, a 2026 linebacker from Strongsville (Ohio) High, reported a Notre Dame offer Wednesday. Miller recorded 81 tackles, 10 sacks, 17 tackles for loss and three interceptions as a sophomore.

Notre Dame became Miller's 14th scholarship offer. Others on the list include Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Kentucky and West Virginia.

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The Heat Index has been updated with the following changes:

WR Talyn Taylor’s heat check now reflects his official visit scheduled to Notre Dame.
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WR Jayvan Boggs’ heat check now reflects his recent visit to Notre Dame.
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WR Dylan Robinson’s addition following a new offer from Notre Dame.
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WR Brandon Finney’s removal as the Irish aren’t pursuing him anymore.
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WR Koby Howard’s removal as the Irish aren’t pursuing him anymore.
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OT Jack Lange’s removal following his commitment to Missouri.
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I covered Notre Dame's interest in Florida DE commit Jalen Wiggins yesterday in my notes and again in The Heat Index update.

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Now Wiggins has reported a Notre Dame offer. Notre Dame visited Wiggins at Tallahassee (Fla.) Rickards last week. The Irish are the first offer Wiggins has reported since he committed to Florida in January.

But Wiggins has been fielding interest from other programs for quite some time. He visited Florida State in March and has official visits scheduled for Stanford (May 31), Florida (June 7) and Florida State (June 21).

That leaves an opening for Notre Dame to try to get the four-star recruit on campus for the June 14th weekend. We'll see what develops in the coming days/weeks.

Rivals ranks Wiggins as a the No. 16 strongside defensive end and No. 241 overall in the 2025 class.

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