Notre Dame football predicted to land dynamic defender whose last name will sound very familiar to the Fighting Irish fanbase
Notre Dame football is closing quickly on a talented IMG Academy defender. They have an interesting relationship with the Irish program.
Under head coach Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame football has recruited the linebacker position as well as anyone nationally. Over the last few recruiting classes, it has brought the Fighting Irish defense the likes of Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Drayk Bowen, Jaiden Ausberry, and Madden Faraimo. That is an embarrassment of riches on the second level.
In the 2027 recruiting class, Freeman and linebacker coach Max Bullough are once again pursuing several top options. One early name to know is Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy linebacker Amarri Irvin, an extremely versatile athlete. Things are moving quickly with Irvin, and confidence is growing fast.
Blue and Gold Illustrated recruiting insider Mike Singer has cast a prediction for Irvin to land with Notre Dame.
Amarri Irvin’s background and recruitment
If the last name sounds familiar, he is the younger brother of Sedrick Irvin Jr., who was once committed to the Irish back in the 2023 recruiting class. Notre Dame opted to move on from Irvin at the time, and he now plays for Stanford. His father was a standout running back with Michigan State in the 1990s.
The younger Irvin is a talented player in his own right. He is considered a four-star player by multiple major recruiting platforms. On the 247 Sports Composite ranking, Irvin sits as the No. 238 overall player, the No. 14 linebacker, and the No. 25 player in the state of Florida for the 2027 recruiting class.
The 6-0, 195-pound defender has been pursued by a long list of extremely impressive programs. Some of Irvin’s top offers include the Fighting Irish, Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State, Texas, Oregon, Michigan, Florida, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Penn State, Florida State, Nebraska, Kentucky, Kansas State, Pittsburgh, SMU, Louisville, Michigan State, Colorado, UNC, Arkansas, Stanford, and Duke, among others.
As a junior, Irvin has solidified himself as an important member of the IMG Academy defense. In six games, he is tied for third on the team with 20 total tackles. Irvin has also recorded three tackles for loss, two sacks, 10 quarterback hurries, two interceptions, and another pass breakup. The versatility that he brings is impressive.
With how the recruitment ended between Notre Dame and Irvin’s older brother, it is interesting to see how strong the Irish program is trending. He is clearly a talented athlete, and one that the Irish value tremendously. It appears that Notre Dame does have the inside track if they can close sometime in the near future.
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Notre Dame Football is off to a strong start in the 2027 recruiting class. That should continue moving forward.
