Defensive lineman David Folorunsho has committed to Notre Dame, choosing them over Georgia, Miami, and others. He is ranked as the No. 9 overall player in the 2027 recruiting class.
Key points
David Folorunsho commits to Notre Dame
Ranked No. 9 overall and No. 2 defensive lineman in 2027 class
Chose Notre Dame over Georgia, Miami, and others
Second five-star prospect for Notre Dame this week
Top player from Illinois
David FolorunshoNotre Dame Fighting IrishGeorgia BulldogsMiami Hurricanes
Folorunsho is ranked as the No. 9 overall player and No. 2 defensive lineman in the 2027 recruiting class by Rivals. He is also the No. 1 player from Illinois. He is their second-highest-ranked commit, behind five-star offensive tackle Oluwasemilore Olubobola, who committed on Tuesday.
Notre Dame worked quickly to land Folorunsho after extending him a scholarship offer on Feb. 6. He visited several programs throughout the spring, making two trips to Notre Dame in April. The two trips allowed them to pull ahead in a tightly contested recruitment for one of the fastest-rising players in the country.
He had a productive junior season at St. Patrick High School before his recruitment took off. The 6-foot-5, 285-pounder recorded 56 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and 6.0 sacks.
Folorunsho is Notre Dame's 17th commitment overall and the second along the defensive line, joining four-star edge Aidan O'Neil. Thirteen of their commits are blue-chip prospects, and Rivals ranks the class as the 5th best in the country.
Who is David Folorunsho and what is his ranking in the 2027 recruiting class?
David Folorunsho is a five-star defensive lineman ranked as the No. 9 overall player and No. 2 defensive lineman in the 2027 recruiting class by Rivals.
Which schools did David Folorunsho choose Notre Dame over?
David Folorunsho chose Notre Dame over Georgia, Miami, Michigan, and Texas Tech.
What significance does David Folorunsho's commitment have for Notre Dame's recruiting class?
His commitment is significant as he is Notre Dame's second five-star prospect of the week and their second-highest-ranked commit.
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