grayson McKeogh commits to Notre Dame, Bolstering 2026 Class

‍ ⁢ Updated June 19, 2025
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Grayson McKeogh, a highly​ sought-after four-star offensive tackle from La Salle​ College High School in Wyndmoor, Pa., has committed to ‌notre Dame.‍ The No.210 prospect in​ the Rivals250 for the 2026 class ‍chose the Fighting Irish after an official visit, moving up his decision from an initial July 1‍ target date.

The 6-foot-8, 280-pound McKeogh, ⁤who also earned All-State honors as a junior, had planned to visit Texas,⁤ but canceled after pledging to Notre Dame. He also visited Penn State earlier in⁢ June. His ⁤commitment considerably impacts Notre Dame’s recruiting role and strengthens their offensive line for‍ the ⁢future.

McKeogh ⁢joins four‍ other four-star offensive linemen in Notre dame’s 2026 class:⁢ Sullivan​ Garvin,Tyler Merrill,Ben Nichols,and gregory Patrick. He also plays basketball and maintains‌ a 4.14 GPA.

Notre Dame’s coaching staff, including head coach Marcus Freeman, offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock, and offensive line coach⁣ Joe Rudolph, played ‌a crucial role in securing mckeogh’s commitment.

McKeogh previously stated that athletic reputation, competition, academics, and campus life were key factors in‌ his decision.

⁤”The biggest things in my recruitment are athletic reputation, conference (or competition), academics and campus/social ⁢life,” McKeogh said.
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McKeogh also received scholarship offers from Alabama, Boston College, Duke, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri,​ North Carolina State, Northwestern, ​Ohio ​State, Pittsburgh,‍ Rutgers,​ Stanford, Syracuse, Tennessee, Wake Forest, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, among ‍others.

What’s⁤ next

With McKeogh’s commitment,Notre Dame’s ⁤2026 recruiting class now includes 17 players and currently ranks second nationally,solidifying their role‌ as a top⁣ recruiting program.