Breaking News : Notre Dame Lands Five-Star EDGE Rodney Dunham Over South Carolina and Georgia.. See more details..
Notre Dame has secured a significant commitment for its 2026 football recruiting class with the addition of five-star edge rusher Rodney Dunham from Myers Park High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dunham chose the Fighting Irish over a host of elite programs, including Georgia, South Carolina, Duke, Tennessee, Ohio State, Alabama, and Michigan .
Standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 227 pounds, Dunham is celebrated for his athleticism, smooth movement, and high upside as a pass rusher. Scouts note that while he still needs to develop physically and technically, his potential is immense. A talented multi-sport athlete, Dunham also aspires to pitch in college baseball .
His commitment marks Notre Dame’s ninth for the 2026 class and their third from North Carolina, joining elite pass-rusher Ebenezer Ewetade. This significant addition elevates Notre Dame to the #7 spot in the 247Sports Team Composite Rankings, bolstering the school’s defensive end talent .
Dunham’s decision underscores Notre Dame’s growing recruiting influence in the talent-rich Carolinas, as they continue to attract top-tier talent from the region.