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Brayden Parks, the top defensive lineman in Illinois and a four-star recruit, is in a heated recruiting battle between Notre Dame and Oregon, with his final official visit to Eugene looming. Oregon is pulling out all the stops, bringing in elite recruits like Rashad Streets and Xavier Sabb to peer pressure Parks into joining their already top-8 national class. But Notre Dame, ranked third overall and led by defensive-minded coach Marcus Freeman, holds a major edge — Parks is from Chicago, making South Bend a far more convenient choice. With eight visits already under his belt to Notre Dame and insiders predicting a commitment soon, Parks’ final stop at Oregon may be more about showing up than swaying his decision — though Oregon’s effort to land him is anything but casual. The clock is ticking, and the winner could reshape both programs’ defensive futures.

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