Blue-Chip Florida QB Wonderful “Champ” Monds commits Notre Dame

TL;DR

4-Star quarterback Wonderful 'Champ' Monds has committed to Notre Dame for the 2027 recruiting class. He chose the Irish over Ohio State and Florida State after a spring visit.

Key points

Champ Monds commits to Notre Dame for the 2027 class
He is a 4-Star quarterback from Vero Beach, Florida
Monds chose Notre Dame over Ohio State and Florida State
He was previously the top quarterback in the 2028 class
Monds may be reevaluated as a 5-Star prospect

Wonderful 'Champ' MondsNotre Dame Fighting IrishOhio State BuckeyesFlorida State Seminoles

It’s been a fantastic day for Notre Dame football recruiting. With 4-Star Edge Aidan O’Neil coming into the fold this morning, the Irish get great news on the other side of the ball. During an announcement on the Pat McAffee Show, 4-Star quarterback Wonderful “Champ” Monds gave his public commitment to Notre Dame and its 2027 football recruiting class.

Champ Monds was the top quarterback in the 2028 recruiting class, but recently reclassified to the 2027 class. While he is considered as a 4-Star prospect, there’s a better than good chance he’s closer to a 5-Star by the end of the cycle as he gets his last year of HS football under his belt and is reevaluated. Predictions for an Irish commitment came in quickly after a spring visit, and we have anticipated an announcement since that visit to Notre Dame.

The 6’2” 225 pound quarterback from Vero Beach High School in Vero Beach, Florida, chose the Irish over his other two finalists; the Ohio State Buckeyes and Florida State Seminoles. He was heavily recruited by most of the country and held big offers from the Georgia Bulldogs, Alabama Crimson Tide, Miami Hurricanes, Michigan Wolverines, and many more.

From 247:

-Stocky pocket passer that can push the ball around the yard.
-Will head to college a year early after electing to reclassify, but missed significant time in 2025 due to injury.
-Showcases impressive touch and trajectory on deep shots.
-Frequently connects with targets on time over the middle.
-Motors away from pressure with slick agility and will keep his eyes down field.
-Continues to improve turnover rate, but must get better at finding a rhythm, especially in adverse situations.
-Should be viewed as a young signal-caller that has put extremely encouraging flashes on tape since his freshman campaign, but one that has to still put it all together.
-Projects as a potential multi-year starter at the Power Four level.

Monds is now the 12th commitment for Notre Dame’s 2027 football recruiting class, and the fourth commit from the state of Florida. The Irish have been on a bit of a heater in the Sunshine State with 3 of the last 4 commitments coming from Florida.

Q&A

Who is Wonderful 'Champ' Monds and what are his stats?

Wonderful 'Champ' Monds is a 4-Star quarterback from Vero Beach High School, standing 6'2" and weighing 225 pounds.

Why did Champ Monds choose Notre Dame over other schools?

Monds chose Notre Dame after a spring visit, favoring the Irish over finalists Ohio State and Florida State.

What impact does Champ Monds' commitment have on Notre Dame's recruiting class?

Monds' commitment strengthens Notre Dame's 2027 recruiting class, adding a highly-rated quarterback who may become a 5-Star prospect.

What other schools were interested in Champ Monds?

Monds received offers from several top programs, including Georgia, Alabama, Miami, and Michigan, before committing to Notre Dame.

POSITION	PLAYER	STATE	HT	WT	RIVALS	RIVALS INDUSTRY	247 SPORTS	247 COMPOSITE	ESPN	COMMIT DATE
LS	Sean Craft	NC	6’4″	215	⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️	6/24/25
DL	Richie Flanigan	WI	6’3″	263	⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	9/25/25
OL	James Halter	PA	6’5″	268	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	10/22/25
LB	Amarri Irvin	FL	6’0″	220	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	11/26/25
CB	Ace Alston	OH	5’11”	175	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	12/9/25
CB	Xavier Hasan	NC	5’11”	195	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	12/15/25
RB	Lathan Whisenton	TX	6’0″	200	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️	3/25/26
RB	Isaiah Rogers	MA	6’0″	205	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	3/30/26
S	John Gay III	FL	6’1″	190	⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️	4/22/26
S	Zayden Gamble	FL	5’11”	190	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	4/25/26
DL	Aidan O’Neil	NJ	6’5″	240	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	5/1/26
QB	Champ Monds	FL	6’2″	225	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️	5/1/26

Player/Class	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	Graduate
Quarterback	Champ Monds	Noah Grubbs, Teddy Jarrard	Blake Hebert	C.J. Carr	–
Running Back	Lathan Whisenton, Isaiah Rogers	Javian Osborne, Jonaz Walton	Nolan James	Aneyas Williams, Kedren Young	–
Tight End	–	Preston Fryzel, Ian Premer	James Flanigan	Jack Larsen	Cooper Flanagan
Wide Receiver	–	Dylan Faison, Bubba Frazier, Kaydon Finley, Devin Fitzgerald, Brayden Robinson	Elijah Burress, Jerome Bettis Jr., Quincy Porter	Cam Williams, Micah Gilbert, Logan Saldate, Mylan Graham	–
Center	–	–	Cameron Herron	–	Joe Otting
Guard	–	Sullivan Garvin, Tyler Merrill, Gregory Patrick	–	–	Chris Terek, Sullivan Absher, Devan Houstan
Tackle	James Halter	Ben Nichols, Grayson McKeogh, Charlie Thom	Will Black, Owen Strebig, Matty Augustine	Peter Jones, Anthonie Knapp, Styles Prescod, Guerby Lambert	Charles Jagusah
Defensive Tackle	Richie Flanigan	Tiki Hola, Elijah Golden	Christopher Burgess, Davion Dixon, Gordy Sulfsted	Cole Mullins, Sean Sevillano, Francis Brewu, Tionne Gray	–
Defensive End	Aidan O’Neil	Ebenezer Ewetade, Rodney Dunham	Dominik Hulak, Joseph Reiff	Bryce Young, Loghan Thomas, Keon Keeley	–
Linebacker	Amarri Irvin	Thomas Davis Jr., Kobe Clapper	Madden Faraimo, Ko’o Kia,	Teddy Rezac, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Kahanu Kia	–
Safety	John Gay III, Zayden Gamble	Ayden Pouncey, Joey O’Brien, Nick Reddish	Ethan Long, Brandon Logan	Tae Johnson	–
Cornerback	Ace Alston, Xavier Hasan	Chaston Smith, Khary Adams	Dallas Golden, Mark Zachery, Jayden Sanders	Leonard Moore	–
Specialists	Sean Craft (LS)	Jasper Scaife, Micah Drescher	Erik Schmidt	Spencer Porath	–
Totals	12/105 (12)	42/105 (30)	65/105 (23)	90/105 (25)	96/105 (6)

Blue-Chip Florida QB Wonderful “Champ” Monds commits Notre Dame

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