Four-star offensive tackle Grayson McKeogh verbally committed to Notre Dame on Wednesday. McKeogh made the announcement ahead of schedule and is the fifth offensive lineman in the 2026 class to commit to the Irish. He was planning to announce his decision on July 1. But made the announcement early following an official visit to South Bend last weekend.
The 6’-8,” 285-pound tackle hails from La Salle College High School in Pennsylvania. He selected Notre Dame over Texas, Penn State, Ohio State, and Alabama. And he joins previously committed Tyler Merrill, Ben Nichols, Gregory Patrick, and Sullivan Garvin in the 2026 class of offensive linemen. All five are four-star prospects.
Notre Dame’s offensive line is poised to be a dominant force this season. Spearheading the unit are sophomore left tackle Anthonie Knapp and right tackle Aamil Wagner. Knapp was a Freshman All-American in 2024 after stepping into a starting role. Wagner emerged as a top-tier tackle last year as well, receiving high praise for his pass-blocking prowess and steady improvement throughout the 2024 campaign.
A High Ceiling for Grayson McKeogh
Having drawn comparisons to former Notre Dame standout Joe Alt (a first-round draft pick of the San Diego Chargers in 2024), McKeogh has a high ceiling. The athletic McKeogh played tight end as a high school freshman and defensive end as a sophomore. He switched to left offensive tackle at the encouragement of Brett Gordon, who took over the head coaching job at LaSalle College High in 2024.
Following a visit to Notre Dame in April, McKeogh told Irish Illustrated, “The Notre Dame campus was awesome, everything was personalized and directed towards the football program. You can tell how much they respect the football program with all of the football-only facilities and such. Coach (Marcus) Freeman’s vision relates a lot towards the player-coach relationship and honesty. He believes last year wasn’t just a good year, it was a start to something greater.”
According to Rivals.com, McKeogh is the 23rd-ranked offensive tackle and the No. 4 recruit in Pennsylvania. McKeogh’s commitment vaulted Notre Dame’s 2026 class to the No. 2 spot in the Rivals recruiting team rankings. Previously, the Irish were tied at No. 5 with Texas, with USC at No. 1.
Irish Eyeing Grayson McKeogh’s Teammate
While landing McKeogh was a big get for the program, the Irish are also pursuing McKeogh’s high school teammate, four-star safety Joey O’Brien. The highly recruited safety is expected to announce a commitment on Friday. O’Brien is the No. 3 prospect (136th overall). His programs have been narrowed down to Notre Dame, Penn State, Clemson, and Oregon.
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