BREAKING: Four-Star WR Brayden Robinson Commits to Notre Dame
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA, JUL 5 – Kaydon Finley, a four-star wide receiver ranked No. 14 nationally, chose Notre Dame over several major programs, boosting the Fighting Irish’s top-five 2026 recruiting class.
- On July 5, four-star wide receiver Kaydon Finley from Aledo High School committed to Notre Dame over Texas, Texas A&M, UCLA, and Arizona State.
- Notre Dame’s official campus visit on June 13 with Finley’s family was pivotal in securing his commitment, highlighting the staff’s effective recruitment strategy.
- Ranked No.110 overall and 14th among receivers, Finley's high school stats include 148 catches, 2,552 yards, and 34 touchdowns, with his quote emphasizing the program's selective recruiting process.
- Notre Dame’s 2026 recruiting class rises to 23 commitments and ranks in the top five nationally, with further receiver decisions expected on July 5 and 6.
- In the long term, Notre Dame aims to elevate its championship prospects by building a receiving corps, with Coach Marcus Freeman seeking to overcome recent trends of limited receiver success.
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