Coach Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame have successfully landed one of the top players in the country. Navy All-American Joey O’Brien from La Salle College High School in Pennsylvania has committed to the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame has landed a commitment from 2026 tight end Preston Fryzel, out of Toledo, Ohio. The 6-4, 220-pounder chose the Fighting Irish over Miami, Iowa, Wisconsin, Auburn, and several others. In the never-ending "Tight End U" conversations,

Notre Dame has landed yet another big time defensive back with the Irish landing a commitment from Philadelphia (Pa.) LaSalle College star Joey O'Brien. A top target for Notre Dame for almost two years, O'Brien picked Notre Dame over Clemson, Oregon and Penn State among many others.