Notre Dame has already put together an elite 2026 recruiting class, but head coach Marcus Freeman isn't done just yet. 4-star defensive lineman Elijah Golden has just set his commitment date for August 9, and he is picking between his top four teams: Oklahoma, Virginia Tech, Alabama, and Notre Dame. Golden has a lot of work to do to whittle down his 41 offers to these top four, and one team seems to be leading the pack.
Notre Dame is now the predicted landing spot for the Sarasota native, which would be a huge win for the Fighting Irish.