Notre Dame football loses another 2027 commitment, its second of cycle

TL;DR

Notre Dame football has lost another commitment for the 2027 recruiting class, as safety Khalil Terry has reopened his recruitment. This follows the earlier loss of linebacker Ellis McGaskin, leaving Notre Dame without a commitment at the safety position.

Key points

Notre Dame football lost safety Khalil Terry's commitment.
Terry was ranked No. 256 in the 2027 recruiting class.
This is the second commitment loss for Notre Dame in the 2027 cycle.
Notre Dame is targeting other safety prospects like Zayden Gamble.
The Blue & Gold game may attract new commitments.

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Notre Dame football was perfect during its 2026 recruiting cycle, not losing any commitments, but it has been a different story for the 2027 class.

On Monday night, another verbal, safety Khalil Terry, joined linebacker Ellis McGaskin as former commitments. The 5-foot, 11-inch and 185-pounder from California announced that he has reopened the process according to On3’s Greg Biggins.

Terry was ranked as the No. 256 overall prospect in the class by the 247Sports Composite, so this is a significant loss for Notre Dame. The good news is that the Irish are in good position to land other players at his position that are ranked a bit higher like Florida’s Zayden Gamble. Also with this staff, they’ve done a great job at player evaluations, finding multiple diamonds in the rough.

The loss of Terry leaves Notre Dame without a commitment at the position, but the hope is that with the hype of the Blue & Gold game this weekend, more than a few players will start leaning toward playing their collegiate football in South Bend.

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Q&A

Who is Khalil Terry and why is his commitment significant for Notre Dame?

Khalil Terry is a safety ranked as the No. 256 overall prospect in the 2027 class, making his loss significant for Notre Dame's recruiting efforts.

What impact does losing Khalil Terry have on Notre Dame's 2027 recruiting class?

The loss of Khalil Terry leaves Notre Dame without a commitment at the safety position, potentially affecting their overall recruiting strategy for 2027.

Are there other prospects Notre Dame is targeting after losing Khalil Terry?

Yes, Notre Dame is in a good position to pursue other higher-ranked safety prospects, such as Florida's Zayden Gamble.