Notre Dame football predicted to land massive recruiting target, both in terms of sheer size and importance to the 2027 class
Notre Dame football predicted to land a very important 2027 recruiting target. Calling him a big target would be a massive understatement.
Under offensive line coach Joe Rudolph, Notre Dame football has been recruiting the big boys on an extremely high level. Over the last few years, Rudolph managed to land the likes of Guerby Lambert, Will Black, Owen Strebig, Matty Augustine, and Anthonie Knapp. They have impressive size, athleticism, versatility, and upside. That recruiting impact doesn’t seem to be stopping any time soon.
It appears Rudolph could have another huge recruitment on the horizon. For the 2027 recruiting class, there isn’t an offensive line target more important than Saint Joseph (Ill.) Ogden offensive tackle Cameron Wagner. Blue and Gold recruiting insider Mike Singer has put in a prediction for Wagner to land with the Fighting Irish. It would be an impressive victory for an offensive lineman, who is in extremely high demand right now.
Cameron Wagner as a recruit
Wagner is considered to be a four-star player on the major recruiting platforms. On the 247 Sports Composite ranking, Wagner is rated as the No. 160 overall player, the No. 14 offensive tackle, and the No. 9 state of Illinois in the 2027 recruiting class. Wagner is consistently ranked in that range across the board.
It isn’t too much of a surprise that there has been a long list of impressive suitors who have pursued Wagner. The Illinois native holds offers from the Fighting Irish, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Florida, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Florida State, Auburn, Nebraska, Iowa, UNC, Louisville, Indiana, Illinois, and Purdue, among others.
At 6-6, 300 pounds, Wagner has an impressive blend of size and athleticism. With his requisite length and foot quickness, it should provide the Illinois standout an opportunity to stick at offensive tackle. Wagner also has the demeanor and power profile to play inside at guard. That versatility is something that Rudolph has valued tremendously in the past.
On top of being an impressive player, Wagner is also a local product. Keeping top talent from their backyard remains a priority for head coach Marcus Freeman and the Irish program. Wagner could be a great starting point for the program to land quite the haul from the Chicagoland area. Other players, like defensive tackle Brayden Parks and defensive back Tavares Harrington, are key targets to know from the area.
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Predicting the next three Notre Dame commitments for what could be an elite 2027 recruiting class in the end for the Irish
Notre Dame Football is off to a strong start in the 2027 recruiting class. That should continue moving forward.
