Notre Dame Fighting Irish
· 2026-06-27
Notre Dame Fighting Irish have won the commitment of 5-star offensive lineman Albert Simien, a key recruit for the 2027 class.
The Fighting Irish, led by coach Marcus Freeman, secured Simien's pledge after he took an official visit to South Bend.
Simien announced his commitment to the Fighting Irish on SportsCenter, choosing them over LSU, Nebraska, and Texas A&M.
He is ranked as the No. 3 interior offensive lineman and No. 4 player in Louisiana for the 2027 cycle by 247Sports.
This commitment is a significant boost to the Fighting Irish's recruiting class, which now includes three five-star commitments, all of whom are linemen.
Notre Dame's class ranked third in the 2027 cycle, according to 247Sports, prior to Simien's commitment.
The Fighting Irish are building a strong foundation up front, with Simien joining five-star offensive tackle Oluwasemilore Olubobola and five-star defensive lineman David Folorunsho.
The Fighting Irish will look to continue their recruiting momentum as they prepare for their next game against the Wisconsin Badgers on September 6, 2026.
Simien's commitment is a testament to the program's ability to attract top talent, and the Fighting Irish will look to capitalize on this momentum in the coming months.
And with their strong recruiting class, the Fighting Irish are poised to make a deep run in the NCAA.
But for now, they will focus on their upcoming game against the Badgers.
So the Fighting Irish will look to use their newfound depth to their advantage, as they take on the Wisconsin Badgers.
The USA TODAY High School Sports composite ranking has Simien as the No. 13 overall player in the class, highlighting his impressive abilities.