Notre Dame football, under head coach Marcus Freeman, is proactively targeting top quarterback talent for the 2027 recruiting class. Two standout prospects, Trae Taylor and Malachi Zeigler, have recently scheduled visits to South Bend, signaling mutual interest between the athletes and the Fighting Irish program.

 

Trae Taylor

 

Hailing from Mundelein Carmel Catholic High School in Illinois, Trae Taylor is a highly regarded quarterback in the 2027 class. He has scheduled an unofficial visit to Notre Dame on March 18, 2025, as part of a series of campus visits to his top five schools: Illinois, LSU, Michigan, Nebraska, and Texas A&M. Notably, Taylor has already made multiple visits to Notre Dame, indicating a strong interest in the program. Despite not yet receiving an official offer from the Fighting Irish, his upcoming visit could be pivotal, especially with the potential for an offer during Notre Dame’s “Pot of Gold Day” on March 17. Taylor plans to announce his commitment on June 6, 2025. citeturn0search4

 

Malachi Zeigler

 

From Benton High School in Louisiana, Malachi Zeigler is another elite quarterback prospect in the 2027 class. He is set to visit Notre Dame on March 27 and 28, 2025, aiming to immerse himself in the program by attending two practices. Although Zeigler holds offers from several prominent programs, including Arkansas, Baylor, Texas Tech, TCU, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, and Mississippi State, Notre Dame has yet to extend an official offer. The coaching staff’s consistent interest, demonstrated by multiple visits from quarterbacks coach Gino Guidugli, has made a significant impression on Zeigler. He is eager to assess the team’s dynamics and the integration of his Christian faith within the university’s environment during his visit. citeturn0search3

 

These upcoming visits underscore Notre Dame’s commitment to securing top-tier quarterback talent for the future. The outcomes of these engagements could play a crucial role in shaping the Fighting Irish’s roster in the coming years.

 

For more insights into Notre Dame’s recruiting efforts, you might find the following video informative:

 

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