Notre Dame bolsters its 2025 recruiting class with a key addition—landing a 4-star offensive lineman to strengthen the Fighting Irish front.

Tyler Merrill is a four-star recruit according to 247 Sports. He is the #61 player in the 2026 recruiting class, the #5 IOL and the #2 player in the state of Pennsylvania. Merrill currently attends Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

The Irish Illustrated team has its finger on the pulse of Notre Dame transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves and more after the Irish lost to Ohio State in the CFP National Championship

Notre Dame's Benjamin Morrison is heading to the NFL Draft after a promising junior season was cut short by a serious hip injury

On Wednesday, the Fighting Irish announced Golden's replacement. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Notre Dame agreed to hire Chris Ash as its newest defensive coordinator.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 20: Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on after losing to the Ohio State Buckeyes 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Reese’s Senior Bowl is set to kick off on Tuesday, January 28th at 10:30 Eastern Time in Mobile, Alabama. Over 100 of the top 2025 NFL Draft prospects are set to face off, and test their abilities in front of NFL scouts across the league.

Another extremely deep position for the Irish, Leonard Moore and Christian Gray will undoubtably be starters once again. The nickel is the only open spot, and you have to believe that Alabama transfer DeVonta Smith will take over that role as Jordan Clark is moving on after using up all his eligibility. Elite group for Notre Dame.

Notre Dame football's season had unforgettable moments. Take a look back and appreciate the journey that made it truly special.

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Former Notre Dame captain Jack Kiser, recently named a first-team CoSIDE academic All-American, is one of six linebackers on the American roster.