Notre Dame ​Lands Khary Adams, Four-Star Cornerback

⁣ ⁤ updated June 20, 2025
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notre Dame secured a significant recruiting win Friday, gaining a commitment from Khary Adams, a four-star cornerback in the 2026 class. The addition of Adams enhances Notre Dame’s defensive role and ‍overall recruiting efforts.

Adams, a standout​ at Loyola Blakefield High School in Towson, Md., ranks No. 246 nationally in the Rivals250. He ⁢is also ⁤the No. 5 prospect in Maryland ​and ‌the No.19 cornerback in his cycle.

After his official visit‍ to South ‍Bend from June 13-15,Notre dame convinced Adams to join⁢ the‍ Fighting Irish. penn State ​was initially considered the favorite after Adams visited ​Happy Valley⁣ in May.

Adams⁣ cited several factors in his ⁢decision. “Scheme,the environment and the plan they have for me,” Adams said,also‌ noting the importance of NIL opportunities.

Adams will play under ​head coach Marcus freeman, defensive coordinator ⁤Chris Ash, and defensive backs coach⁢ Mike Mickens.

Before committing,Adams officially visited South Carolina,Michigan,and Maryland. He had ‌also planned a visit to Oregon.

In⁣ addition ‍to those​ schools, Adams received offers from arizona,‌ Auburn, Boston College, Clemson,‍ Florida State, Georgia Tech, ‌Indiana, Kentucky, LSU, Miami (FL.), Michigan state, Minnesota, Missouri, ⁣North⁢ Carolina, North Carolina State, Oklahoma, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse, Tennessee, USC, Virginia,‌ Virginia Tech, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The 6-foot-2, 180-pound Adams is⁣ known for his playmaking ability and speed, honed through track and field.He excels⁤ in pass coverage and demonstrates impressive ball skills. Adams also⁣ contributes‍ as a wide receiver.

In ‌2024, Adams earned first-team MIAA “A” All-conference honors as‍ a defensive back. He recorded 39 tackles, ‌four⁣ interceptions, and 12 ‌pass break-ups.Offensively, he had 31 receptions for 703 yards and eight touchdowns.

With Adams’ commitment, ‌Notre Dame’s 2026 class now includes 18 players and ranks second nationally.

What’s​ next

Notre Dame looks to solidify its recruiting class and ⁣develop Adams ⁢into a key defensive player, further enhancing their role in college football.