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Notre Dame Locks 4-Star WR Julius Jones Jr. 2027

6/23/2026

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Julius Jones Commits Notre Dame

Notre Dame secured four-star wide receiver Julius Jones Jr. for its 2027 class.
The 5-foot-10, 170-pound Fort Lauderdale athlete is ranked No. 14 at receiver, No. 9 in Florida, and No. 81 by Rivals.
He announced the commitment live on the Pat McAfee Show after a May 29, 2026 visit, becoming Notre Dame’s second receiver and 13th blue-chip commit for 2027.
Two 2026 College Football Playoff teams, including Miami, were finalists for his pledge.

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Jones Brothers Commit

Julius Jones Sr., a Notre Dame running back with 3,018 yards and NFL seasons, celebrated his sons’ commitments.
Andre Jones, a safety ranked No. 29 in the 2028 class, committed, extending the family’s Notre Dame legacy.
The brothers, who played at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, will join Notre Dame.
Coach Freeman told recruits the Jones duo is important to the class, highlighting Notre Dame’s focus on talent.

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Jones Commits

Notre Dame's 2027 class scored 263.39 points, moving the team to the No. 2 national ranking behind Texas A&M.
The commitment was announced on the Pat McAfee Show, highlighting national media’s role in recruiting.
Jones ran a 10.52-second 100-meter dash in March 2026, showing elite speed.
He earned MVP at the June 2025 Under Armour Future 50 event after playing in the 2026 All-America Game in Orlando.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 the University of Miami secured a highly regarded recruiting class that helped the Hurricanes post a 9–3 record and build toward the 2001 national championship, their fifth title. The program’s history of elite recruiting echoes today as Notre Dame’s 2027 class, highlighted by Julius Jones Jr.’s 2026 commitment, aims to lift the Fighting Irish into championship contention.

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Julius Jones Commits Notre Dame

Notre Dame secured four-star wide receiver Julius Jones Jr. for its 2027 class.
The 5-foot-10, 170-pound Fort Lauderdale athlete is ranked No. 14 at receiver, No. 9 in Florida, and No. 81 by Rivals.
He announced the commitment live on the Pat McAfee Show after a May 29, 2026 visit, becoming Notre Dame’s second receiver and 13th blue-chip commit for 2027.
Two 2026 College Football Playoff teams, including Miami, were finalists for his pledge.

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