Notre Dame’s recruiting momentum is scorching, securing elite 2026 EDGE Rodney Dunham, a 6’4″, 227-pound standout from Myers Park in Charlotte, North Carolina. Widely regarded as a premier pass rusher, Dunham bolsters the Fighting Irish’s defensive line significantly.
As a five-star talent, he ranks among the highest-rated recruits Notre Dame has landed in the modern recruiting era, with expectations he’ll maintain that elite status. Dunham picked Notre Dame over a stacked list of finalists, including Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Duke, before committing to coach Marcus Freeman’s program on Thursday.
Charles Power, On3’s director of scouting and rankings, raves about Rodney Dunham’s explosive skill set: “Outstanding get-off, bursting off the snap with excellent curvilinear movement. He accelerates while rounding the edge, dips his shoulder to evade tackles, and closes fast on ball carriers in the backfield. His play speed shines as he chases down runners from behind, and he’s developing real power, shedding linemen with ease once engaged.”
Paired with the recent commitment of top-tier four-star Ebenezer Ewetade, Notre Dame’s 2026 edge rusher class is shaping up as one of the nation’s best. The Fighting Irish aren’t slowing down, with defensive line targets like Tiki Hola, Elijah Golden, and McHale Blade among others nearing their decisions, signaling more firepower could soon join the Irish’s already stacked front.
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