Who's Next? - 2026 Edition

[Rocketman84]

Don’t forget Brock Harris. He’s on campus tomorrow. His profile will go up tonight.

Out of UT? Yes he's a very good prospect as well

 

[Ricochet]

I really like JC Anderson and he's probably a Top 5 TE in the class but as good as he is there is good size gap between him and IMO the 3 truly elite '26 TE's in Harrison, Harris and Prothro.

I know they want to move away from.multiple TE sets but if there is ever a year to take 2 it's this season.

If it's about getting mismatches to exploit the other team with elite athleticism and/or skill then you can't afford not to take more than one of these special talents if they want to come.

 

[Rocketman84]

I really like JC Anderson and he's probably a Top 5 TE in the class but as good as he is there is good size gap between him and IMO the 3 truly elite '26 TE's in Harrison, Harris and Prothro.

I know they want to move away from.multiple TE sets but if there is ever a year to take 2 it's this season.

If it's about getting mismatches to exploit the other team with elite athleticism and/or skill then you can't afford not to take more than one of these special talents if they want to come.

Add Tiller in there as well but Anderson could really boost his stock this summer sndvwoth a huge season.

 

[arrowryan]

I'm wondering if tight end recruiting will change with Denbrock at OC. If he's wanting to go 11 personnel a majority of the time, it probably isn't necessary to take 2 tight ends every cycle.

 

[NDpendent]

I'm wondering if tight end recruiting will change with Denbrock at OC. If he's wanting to go 11 personnel a majority of the time, it probably isn't necessary to take 2 tight ends every cycle.

Yes, this is correct. I've seen it quoted that Denbrock would like 3 tight ends every 2 classes and 5-6 total on the roster

 

[Ricochet]

Add Tiller in there as well but Anderson could really boost his stock this summer sndvwoth a huge season.

Tiller is also a Top 5 talent but as far as I know ND is recruiting him or even offered hence why I didn't mention him. Harrison is the clear #1 IMO from there I go back and forth between Harris and Prothro of who I would rank 2 and 3. Tiller at 4 and JC Anderson at 5. Prothro is the outlier of the group because I see him more as a big WR who can play TE for even greater mismatches whereas the other guys are TE's that will lineup as WR but are more first and foremost a TE first.

 

[ulukinatme]

Loy confirming there’s a silent…

…didn’t specify which class but pretty sure we know who it is

Arrellious Benn stole any excitement Ill ever have from knowing there is a silent commit.

If a kid's silent, he's not committed. You're either all in, or you're not at all. More Carrs, less Moores.

 

[allenm5333]

If a kid's silent, he's not committed. You're either all in, or you're not at all. More CJ Carrs, less Dante Moores.

well Grubbs went public so he is committed

 

[Irish du Nord]

If a kid's silent, he's not committed. You're either all in, or you're not at all. More Carrs, less Moores.

Less Moore’s, more Les. Who’s on first again?

 

[BobbyMac]

@BeauBenken

This post isn't allowing me to move it to the 2026 Profile sub forum. Would you mind doing a lil housekeeping when you run across this?

 

[BobbyMac]

While I'm here... One of the Chi Town Hustlers on DL: Jones, Blades or Hill.

 

[Irish du Nord]

While I'm here... One of the Chi Town Hustlers on DL: Jones, Blades or Hill.

I’m curious how the staff views these three both from a position standpoint and from a priority standpoint

 

[BobbyMac]

I’m curious how the staff views these three both from a position standpoint and from a priority standpoint

Me too. ND’s in a wild place w/ ‘26 DL’s… they lead for 5-6 good ones.

 

[IA4irish]

Who do we think is realistic to end the class with? Let’s say we get the best case scenario of Meadows, Hines, Robinson, Blair, Faraimo, NOB and keep Taylor. That has to be a top 5 class, right?

 

[CanadalovesND]

Who do we think is realistic to end the class with? Let’s say we get the best case scenario of Meadows, Hines, Robinson, Blair, Faraimo, NOB and keep Taylor. That has to be a top 5 class, right?

Around 287 for the 24/7 class calculator. Going back five years or so, that’s good enough from anywhere from 5th all the way to 8th

 

[BobbyMac]

Who do we think is realistic to end the class with? Let’s say we get the best case scenario of Meadows, Hines, Robinson, Blair, Faraimo, NOB and keep Taylor. That has to be a top 5 class, right?

This class will be #1..., but you're talking about the 2025 class.

Here --> https://www.irishenvy.com/threads/whos-next-2025-edition.3050683/

 

[IA4irish]

This class will be #1..., but you're talking about the 2025 class.

Here --> https://www.irishenvy.com/threads/whos-next-2025-edition.3050683/

My bad! I totally misread the class year

 

[BobbyMac]

My bad! I totally misread the class year

Glad it happened. Had to move the 2025 Edition into the '25 sub-forum and stick it anyways.

 

[nsisk157]

 

[irishff1014]

 

[Irishnuke]

That's never been anyone's top 5 before.

 

[ulukinatme]

That's never been anyone's top 5 before.

Yeah! Really odd pairings...two Indiana schools, two SC schools, one Texas school. One of these is not like the others...he's going to A&M.

 

[ThePiombino]

That's never been anyone's top 5 before.

Definitely not in football lol

 

[Cpnd1]

NOB….never heard of him

 

[Rocketman84]

NOB….never heard of him

Thought Atkinson and IIi were the top 2 LBs in '26??? I see King is from TX so im wondering how we finish up in a group I assume will be some form of TX, 'Bama, GA, ND and TAMU.

 

[CanadalovesND]

As for who is next…

I believe OL Sullivan Garvin is on campus this weekend. I get the sense that he will pop (publicly) by next Monday or Tuesday.

 

[irishff1014]

 

[Irish du Nord]

Thought Atkinson and IIi were the top 2 LBs in '26??? I see King is from TX so im wondering how we finish up in a group I assume will be some form of TX, 'Bama, GA, ND and TAMU.

You saw that glowing quote and this is your response? LOL

King is the top ILB (#42 overall prospect) on Rivals, who posted the quote. Those guys are listed OLB on Rivals.

King may or may not ever have a top group listed, but it sounds like we're the leader at this point in time.

 

[IrishFanForever23]

Loy hinted we got a commit from this weekend’s junior day.

 

[FWIrish4]

Loy hinted we got a commit from this weekend’s junior day.

Excited and hoping for a high four star WR or pass rusher, but knowing it’s a four star OL that we have 12 of already…