'25 CA LB Madden Faraimo (Notre Dame Signee)

[NDpendent]

Roberts said ND is in a very very good spot with him and if we see a commitment date soon it will be good for the Irish

 

[OKCDomer23]

Roberts said ND is in a very very good spot with him and if we see a commitment date soon it will be good for the Irish

This is the update I like to hear. Landing him and NOB would be huge for this class. 2 stud lbs.

 

[stpeteirish]

did he ever set a date?

 

[CanadalovesND]

did he ever set a date?

Nothing yet.

Faraimo & NOB are now the only remaining targets without an official announcement date.

 

[CanadalovesND]

From Eric Thomas (II), Texas staff believes they did a great job on his visit, but are not optimistic that they surpassed ND.

Thomas still feels he ends up at ND, and is sticking with his CB prediction that he put in on June 11th.

 

[FU BK]

Have there been any recent updates on him?

He's currently training as a WR, since our WR coach sucks and can't recruit.

 

[arrowryan]

He's currently training as a WR, since our WR coach sucks and can't recruit.

No italics needed

 

[beryirish]

Essentially no news is...no news.

 

[MKEagle]

 

[CanadalovesND]

Per Chad Simmons

Faraimo is in no rush to make a decision. Madden acknowledged that he was supposed to commit this summer, but just wasn’t ready.

From Madden himself: “ “The plan is to take in a few games this season and get back on campus one more time if my schedule allows it.”

4-star LB Madden Faraimo will take all the time he needs to make his decision

Madden Faraimo is one of the top uncommitted prospects in the 2025 class and the elite linebacker updates his recruitment.

www.on3.com

 

[calvegas04]

So if he makes back to campus he should be Irish if not he gone?

 

[IAIrish]

Per Chad Simmons

Faraimo is in no rush to make a decision. Madden acknowledged that he was supposed to commit this summer, but just wasn’t ready.

From Madden himself: “ “The plan is to take in a few games this season and get back on campus one more time if my schedule allows it.”

4-star LB Madden Faraimo will take all the time he needs to make his decision

Madden Faraimo is one of the top uncommitted prospects in the 2025 class and the elite linebacker updates his recruitment.

www.on3.com

Dammit. I'm usually an optimist, but this one feels like we missed our window.....

Fall visits will tell the tale here.

 

[Te'o4Heisman]

Dammit. I'm usually an optimist, but this one feels like we missed our window.....

Fall visits will tell the tale here.

Normally I would agree, but I expect ND and in particular the defense to be very good this year.

 

[IAIrish]

Normally I would agree, but I expect ND and in particular the defense to be very good this year.

Fair. Hopefully that plays a part in his decision

 

[GoIrish41]

Normally I would agree, but I expect ND and in particular the defense to be very good this year.

And his friend KVA making plays early and often won’t hurt either … at least that how it plays out in my head. 🧐

 

[IAIrish]

And his friend KVA making plays early and often won’t hurt either … at least that how it plays out in my head. 🧐

If we get him, KVA is a massive reason for it.

 

[irishandy]

KVA is going to play & play early:

InsideNDSports - How Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa is making case to play as freshman at Notre Dame

The former five-star recruit is a talented pass rusher as a blitzing linebacker

notredame.rivals.com

Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa bids to help Notre Dame football from the start

A consensus four-star recruit from St. John Bosco High School in California, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa already packs 240 pounds on his 6-foot-3 frame.

www.southbendtribune.com

In the end I think Faraimo will choose ND and get the opportunity to play next to KVA.

 

[Irish du Nord]

J Serra opened their season against 17th ranked Sierra Canyon and dominated them 35-7. Defense was stout, holding a Utah commit QB and high 4 star WR to under 200 yards of offense


Madden’s highlights courtesy of ISD:

Game Cut | 2025 LB Madden Faraimo vs. Sierra Canyon

2025 JSerra Catholic (Calif.) linebacker Madden Faraimo started his senior year with a bang on Friday night.

irishsportsdaily.com

Simote Katoanga was all over the field as well. Has added UGA, Clemson, Oregon, and most recently an SC offer. 80 inch wingspan on a 6’5 240 frame. Was offered at Irish Invasion.

WATCH: JSerra vs. Sierra Canyon: Simote Katoanga ISO video

2026 DL Simote Katoanga In-Depth on Notre Dame Offer & Camp

2026 J Serra Catholic (Calif.) defensive lineman Simote Katoanga goes in-depth on his second visit to Notre Dame, including leaving campus with an offer.

irishsportsdaily.com

 

[dublinirish]

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[NDpendent]

Madden, did you see your boy get that interception?

 

[jason_h537]

Has there been any update here? He was just on campus.

 

[CanadalovesND]

Has there been any update here? He was just on campus.

Nothing more than he had a great visit.

Faraimo is not overly responsive to reporters. So he’s remained status quo. I don’t believe he has any more visits scheduled yet to a game.

That being said, ND feels that they lead here.

 

[dublinirish]

 

[PolishDomer]

oh no hes injured? running joke years ago that ND tended to attract injured players lol

 

[GrangerIrish24]

That jawline though

 

[Katzenboyer]

Huge to get both guys on campus for the same game.

 

[irishff1014]

Huge to get both guys on campus for the same game.

We would hope so.

 

[calvegas04]

 

[IAIrish]

Huge to get both guys on campus for the same game.

It didn't sound like they interacted a ton on their summer officials, but game recognize game and hope Golden/ Bullough take time to show them how they fit together.

 

[PolishDomer]

Im optimistic we get both, but Faraimo for me is #1...keep the Polynesian Pipeline going...Like to see if they can get Talanoa Ili for 2026...