Notre Dame’s 2022 class: Six commitments so far, only so many more to come

Coming off a signed recruiting class that included a total of no official visits, Notre Dame’s next class will be even more intriguing. The headlines will focus on the possible (and expected) impact of new Irish defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman in chasing the biggest targets, a reality already seen with one consensus four-star defensive end commit and another with an equally high ceiling, literally speaking.

But the intrigue will tie more to the size of the class, or lack thereof. With the NCAA’s universal eligibility waiver during the coronavirus pandemic, Notre Dame may eventually see a scholarship crunch on its roster. The immediate effects are minimal — only defensive tackle Kurt…