Notre Dame has landed another impact commitment, this time landing a pledge from Sarasota (Fla.) Cardinal Mooney defensive tackle Elijah Golden. The 6-4, 270-pound lineman chose Notre Dame over Alabama, Oklahoma and Virginia Tech among many, many others.

The Irish have 27 verbal commitments in the Class of 2026, which would be the largest group of freshman signees since the Charlie Weis era.

Cardinal Mooney (Sarasota, Fla.) four-star senior defensive lineman Elijah Golden is off the board as far as his recruitment is considered. Golden announced he