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Brayden Parks, the top defensive tackle prospect in the 2027 class, is set to announce his college commitment Thursday at 5 PM ET — and Notre Dame is the heavy favorite to land him. Standing 6’3” and packing 305 pounds, Parks is a four-star recruit from Chicago with deep ties to the Fighting Irish through family, including a legendary godfather. But he’s also determined to carve his own path, which has opened the door for Oregon to make a strong push. Despite that, Notre Dame’s coaching staff — led by Marcus Freeman — has been relentless in pursuing him, seeing him as the perfect fit for their nose tackle needs and a critical piece to their already stacked 2027 defensive line. With insiders confident a decision has been made, the world will be watching Thursday to see if Parks chooses the Irish — a move that could reshape Notre Dame’s defensive future.

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