Notre Dame continues to position itself as a major recruiting force under head coach Marcus Freeman, as the Irish hold a Rivals top-five recruiting class early in the 2027 cycle. With quarterback now a priority, Notre Dame’s staff has expanded its national search for the next centerpiece of the offense. (Source)
Quarterback Becomes a Key Focus for the Irish
Quarterback recruiting moved to the forefront after Teddy Jarrard reclassified into the 2026 class. Teddy Jarrard’s reclassification into the 2026 class allowed Freeman, quarterbacks coach Gino Guidugli, and offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock to intensify their evaluations of 2027 signal-callers.
The Irish are already tracking multiple high-upside prospects across the country as the evaluation period ramps up.
Champ Monds Emerging as a Priority Target
Vero Beach, Florida, four-star quarterback Champ Monds has quickly become a name to watch. Notre Dame coaches are expected to evaluate him in person as he navigates a busy recruiting stretch that includes visits to Florida State and Florida.
Rivals ranks Monds as the No. 11 quarterback and No. 138 overall prospect in the 2027 class. His family has emphasized Notre Dame’s academic reputation and offensive coaching continuity as major selling points.
Monds broke onto the national radar as a freshman by completing over 67 percent of his passes for 2,234 yards and 23 touchdowns, while adding more than 500 rushing yards. Despite injury limiting his sophomore season, he still posted efficient numbers and protected the football.
Kamden Lopati Drawing National Attention
West Valley, Utah, standout Kamden Lopati continues to climb recruiting boards nationwide. The Rivals300 quarterback remains committed to Illinois but has acknowledged Notre Dame’s appeal following multiple visits to South Bend.
Lopati brings a dual-threat profile after throwing for 2,671 yards and 34 touchdowns as a junior, while adding 730 rushing yards and 10 scores. Rivals ranks him as the No. 9 quarterback and No. 115 prospect overall in 2027.
While flipping him may prove difficult, Notre Dame remains firmly in the evaluation conversation.
Additional Quarterbacks on Notre Dame’s Radar
Notre Dame has also evaluated Goodyear, Arizona four-star Blake Roskopf, a polished passer with strong production and growing national interest. Roskopf threw for 2,815 yards and 37 touchdowns last fall and ranks inside the Rivals top 200. (Source)
Another name to monitor is Tabor Academy quarterback Peter Bourque, a Michigan commit watching developments in Ann Arbor after a coaching change. Notre Dame showed early interest and could re-enter the picture.
Florida quarterback Davin Davidson also stands out after leading Sarasota Cardinal Mooney to a state championship. Davidson completed 65 percent of his passes for nearly 2,400 yards and has drawn praise for his poise and leadership.
What It Signals for Notre Dame Moving Forward
With coaches active on the road and evaluations accelerating, Notre Dame has positioned itself as a serious contender for multiple elite quarterbacks in the 2027 class. While new names will emerge, the Irish already have a strong foundation of targets and momentum.
As Freeman continues to shape the program’s long-term vision, quarterback recruiting remains central to Notre Dame’s push to stay nationally competitive in the years ahead.