Notre Dame football 2026 linebacker target Coslen Gatten is scheduled to visit the Irish on April 6 for spring practice. He was last on campus in October for the Pittsburgh game, and also visited last spring.
Gatten, who was one of 10 inside linebackers in the 2026 recruiting class to report offers on Pot of Gold Day, holds 11 offers including the Irish, Duke, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Tennessee, Wisconsin and West Virginia.
The 6-foot-1, 205-pound Gatten, a Penn State legacy and son of former Nittany Lions linebacker Aaron Gatten, is a three-star recruit per Rivals. He is ranked as the No. 10 inside linebacker in the 2026 class.
The Pittsburgh Central Catholic standout has struck up a very close relationship with defensive coordinator Al Golden and linebackers coach Max Bullough thus far in his recruitment. Here are some highlights from our conversation on Tuesday evening:
"My reaction to getting the offer ... I was ecstatic," Gatten told Inside ND Sports. "It’s definitely been one of my dream schools growing up. Coach Bullough actually visited PCC to meet with me and give me the offer. It was a great moment. Then I formally announced it on Pot of Gold Day."
Gatten also plays tight end. As a sophomore, he finished with 48 tackles (27 solo) and one interception. He said Bullough has complimented his speed and change of direction the most.
More on what he talks about with Bullough and Golden:
"Communication has been great. There is certain times I call them and we discuss everything from my weekly schedule of what I have going on, football [and] football scheme stuff. My biggest takeaway is I love how their linebackers fly around in coach Golden's defense. I think my speed would fit in well in their schemes."
On expectations for his upcoming visit:
"I’m really looking forward to getting up there and really digging into everything from school to practice to everything Notre Dame. My parents and I have been there for games so [I'm] now looking forward to all the other stuff revolving around the program."
Gatten has spring visits lined up with Nebraska, Wisconsin and Tennessee, and expects to find time to get to Penn State before April is over. Duke head coach Manny Diaz has also been doing a good job with Gatten, and the Blue Devils recently hosted him last weekend.
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