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It was a big day for Notre Dame football, as 2026 edge rusher Rodney Dunham committed to the program.
This was a big recruiting win for the Irish, as they fended off multiple SEC schools including Georgia for the verbal pledge. Notre Dame now has a class of nine commitments, one that ranks as the No. 7 overall class according to the 247Sports Composite Team Rankings.
Dunham is right on the cusp of being a 5-star recruit, landing as the No. 33 overall prospect in the 247Sports Composite Rankings. The 6-foot, 4-inch and 227-pound pass rusher ignited excited across social media.
Here are some of the best responses to Dunham joining Notre Dame’s 2026 recruiting class, starting off with the moment when he made his choice.
I’ve watched plenty of these announcements and most of them typically drag out. Dunham didn’t do that, as he quickly got to business and chose the Irish. No games, no hat dance, just a decision that will impact his life for at least the next 40 years.
It’s safe to say that Lemming knows what he’s talking about, and when he’s calling Dunham an elite recruit, you go with his word. He gives a great, quick breakdown of what Irish fans will see when he arrives on campus.
An avid Notre Dame fan, Nolan knows what is happening. The Irish are taking the momentum from last season and using it to their advantage on the recruiting trail. Dunham’s commitment won’t be the last from a top-level recruit in this class.
The new Notre Dame Director of Recruiting Advancement for the Irish knows this is a huge development, and celebrated accordingly. If this is the kind of impact that the former Irish player will have on the program, it looks like Marcus Freeman has made another home run hire.
Dunham might make future practices pretty difficult for Grubbs, but as the saying goes, iron sharpens iron. The future teammates will be part of what is becoming a banner class for the Irish, and these two could be foundational players for the coming seasons.
Joseph highlighted the correct parts of Dunham’s commitment, the mental part of it. Not only will he get a great education in South Bend, he’ll also get a chance to play football at the most competitive level in college. Four for 40, right?
Osborne has cut his list to two schools, Notre Dame and Michigan, and this could be a very positive development in his recruitment for the Irish. Relationships play a big part in the recruiting game, and this verbal has his attention.
Like Grubbs, Garvin will have to face off against Dunham in practice, as they will only make each other better. The offensive line commit is extremely pro-Irish on his social media, so it shouldn’t come to anyone’s surprise that he’s excited about his new future teammate.
Another offensive lineman that will have to battle Dunham in practice, Merrill welcomes home his newest teammate. It will be very interesting to hear about these two battling it out, but it’s just about making each other better.
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This was a big recruiting win for the Irish, as they fended off multiple SEC schools including Georgia for the verbal pledge. Notre Dame now has a class of nine commitments, one that ranks as the No. 7 overall class according to the 247Sports Composite Team Rankings.
Dunham is right on the cusp of being a 5-star recruit, landing as the No. 33 overall prospect in the 247Sports Composite Rankings. The 6-foot, 4-inch and 227-pound pass rusher ignited excited across social media.
Here are some of the best responses to Dunham joining Notre Dame’s 2026 recruiting class, starting off with the moment when he made his choice.
The commitment
The moment that 4️ EDGE Rodney Dunham commited to Notre Dame.
WATCH: https://t.co/sFCn0EsF6Xpic.twitter.com/03LLfNWqfY
— 247Sports (@247Sports) April 10, 2025
I’ve watched plenty of these announcements and most of them typically drag out. Dunham didn’t do that, as he quickly got to business and chose the Irish. No games, no hat dance, just a decision that will impact his life for at least the next 40 years.
Tom Lemming
It’s safe to say that Lemming knows what he’s talking about, and when he’s calling Dunham an elite recruit, you go with his word. He gives a great, quick breakdown of what Irish fans will see when he arrives on campus.
Nolan
An avid Notre Dame fan, Nolan knows what is happening. The Irish are taking the momentum from last season and using it to their advantage on the recruiting trail. Dunham’s commitment won’t be the last from a top-level recruit in this class.
Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa
The new Notre Dame Director of Recruiting Advancement for the Irish knows this is a huge development, and celebrated accordingly. If this is the kind of impact that the former Irish player will have on the program, it looks like Marcus Freeman has made another home run hire.
Future teammate Noah Grubbs
Letssss goooooo #goirish
— Noah Grubbs ✞ (@NoahGrubbsQB) April 10, 2025
Dunham might make future practices pretty difficult for Grubbs, but as the saying goes, iron sharpens iron. The future teammates will be part of what is becoming a banner class for the Irish, and these two could be foundational players for the coming seasons.
Joseph Rymasz
Marcus Freeman is just……DIFFERENT!!!!!!!! #GoIrish
— Joseph Rymasz (@TrueSophomore) April 10, 2025
Joseph highlighted the correct parts of Dunham’s commitment, the mental part of it. Not only will he get a great education in South Bend, he’ll also get a chance to play football at the most competitive level in college. Four for 40, right?
Running back target Javian Osborne
Osborne has cut his list to two schools, Notre Dame and Michigan, and this could be a very positive development in his recruitment for the Irish. Relationships play a big part in the recruiting game, and this verbal has his attention.
Future teammate Sullivan Garvin
Welcome to the family
— Sullivan Garvin C/O 2026 (@sullyg74) April 10, 2025
Like Grubbs, Garvin will have to face off against Dunham in practice, as they will only make each other better. The offensive line commit is extremely pro-Irish on his social media, so it shouldn’t come to anyone’s surprise that he’s excited about his new future teammate.
Future teammate Tyler Merrill
Another offensive lineman that will have to battle Dunham in practice, Merrill welcomes home his newest teammate. It will be very interesting to hear about these two battling it out, but it’s just about making each other better.
This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: notre dame football Rodney Dunham commitment social media reactions
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