While Notre Dame is still focusing on adding talent through the Transfer Portal this winter, Marcus Freeman's crew is also keen on adding players to its highly ranked 2027 recruiting class. Among those who could pull the trigger on a commitment soon is Brayden Parks, and when he does, the Fighting Irish will be getting a big man in the defensive middle.
Parks is someone who has shown a ton of interest in ND for months now. Not only have Freeman and his staff made good impressions, but the 6-foot, 308-pound defensive lineman has family ties to South Bend as his godfather is Notre Dame legend Chris Zorich, and his cousin is former running back Tony Jones Jr.