Notre Dame went from warm to scorching on the recruiting trail Friday, as two major recruits gave their commitments to the Fighting Irish

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman during the Blue-Gold spring game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in South Bend. | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Notre Dame football is officially on the prowl.

Friday was a massive day for the future of the Fighting Irish football program as two elite recruits gave their official commitments.

The class rose to 12 commitments as one of the best edge defenders in the cycle as well as a future Notre Dame signal caller announced their pledges.

Aidan O'Neil Picks Notre Dame

One of the best edge defenders in the class, Aidan O'Neil of Don Bosco Prep in New Jersey, committed to Notre Dame on Friday morning.

O'Neil checks in as the No.…