Listen "Wrapping Up the 2026 Recruiting Class With Eric Thomas: Top 5 Finish Potential, Strengths/Weaknesses, Impact Players, and More!"
Episode Synopsis
Notre Dame football’s 2026 recruiting class is sitting at 27 verbal commitments and ranked No. 3 nationally. Now, the challenge shifts from adding new players to keeping the class intact through Signing Day. Tyler Wojciak is joined by recruiting analyst Eric Thomas from Irish Illustrated to break down whether the Irish are done adding pieces, how realistic a top-5 finish is, the biggest strengths and weaknesses in the class, and which under-the-radar commits could be future stars. Plus, Eric provides insight into why the official visits in June were so successful and how Marcus Freeman’s staff approached this class differently than in past cycles. (0:00) - Intro(2:05) - 2026 Class Complete?(10:25) - Top 5 Class?(22:35) - Top Players(27:19) - Strengths/Weaknesses Follow Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerWojciakFollow Locked On Irish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnIrishFollow Locked On Irish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonirishpod/?hl=enSubscribe to Locked on Irish on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC749D_LgykIE8WLu7W4UQlQ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! WayfairGet organized, refreshed, and back to routine for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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