Wallingford, Connecticut Will Black, an offensive tackle from Choate Rosemary Hall’s class of 2025, is the most recent recruit to pledge to the University of Notre Dame. The 295-pound, 6-7 player chose the Fighting Irish over Penn State, Michigan, and Alabama.

Notre Dame signed a three-star prospect from 247Sports, who ranks as the top recruit in Connecticut and the 30th offensive tackle in the nation. He is ranked as a four-star prospect, the No. 29 player at his position, and the No. 316 overall talent for the upcoming cycle according to the composite rankings.

Black most recently traveled to Notre Dame and made a trip to Michigan in early December. Those two universities appeared to be among the front-runners for the highly sought-after prospect, so it was not shocking when he set the commitment date soon after concluding both trips.

At first, Michigan appeared to be in the lead. He spent a great deal of time with Sherrone Moore during his visit to Ann Arbor, and the Wolverines were on the rise. Still, it’s obvious that the journey to South Bend changed everything. The largest difference may have come from Joe Rudolph’s ability to move Black past the current offensive guards.

Notre Dame has secured a significant victory, adding to the already impressive pool of committed players who are eager to represent the Fighting Irish. Deuce Knight, the quarterback, is ranked No. 139 in the nation, defensive back Ivan Taylor is ranked No. 33 overall by 247Sports, tight end James Flanigan is ranked No. 116 overall, and edge rusher CJ May is ranked among the Top 200 in the 2025 class. Notre Dame now has one of the best classes in the nation thanks to the 11 commits.