Notre Dame Fighting Irish
· 2026-06-27
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have landed a major commitment from five-star offensive lineman Albert Simien.
Notre Dame picked up the commitment from Simien, who chose the Fighting Irish over Texas A&M and LSU.
The Lake Charles High School standout is the 21st player to commit to Notre Dame in the 2027 class.
Simien is an elite prospect, ranking as the No. 10 overall player in the country, and a great fit for the Irish on and off the field.
He excels at both run blocking and pass blocking, making him a dual-threat talent.
Notre Dame runs a pro-style offense under Mike Denbrock, who wants an offense that can run the football at a high level and also be a dominant throwing team.
Simien's versatility is also something that line coach Joe Rudolph covets in his linemen.
The Irish will face the Wisconsin Badgers on 2026-09-06 in their next game.
Simien has an outstanding frame, with elite length and wingspan, and knows how to use that reach as a weapon in both the run game and pass game.
He is an extremely powerful blocker, showing an explosive lower half and very strong, heavy hands.
The Lake Charles standout is an athletic blocker as well, and that combination of elite power and nimble athleticism combine to make him a truly dominant all-around player.
And with Simien on board, the Irish have added a key piece to their 2027 class.
But the commitment of Simien wasn't just about meeting a need, it was about wanting an elite talent.
So the Irish pushed hard for Simien, and it paid off with his commitment.
The Irish have landed an outstanding group of linemen in the 2027 class, including Olu Olubobola, James Halter, Richie Flanigan, and Jackson Hill.
Simien's commitment is a big win for the Irish, who add one of the nation's best players to the class.