Notre Dame Eyes Game-Changing 2027 Defensive Lineman Visit — Could This Be Their Biggest Recruit Yet?

Spring’s shaping up to be a marquee moment for Notre Dame, as they prepare to welcome one of Florida’s most promising defensive linemen, Tyler Alexander, to campus. Standing a statuesque 6-foot-5 and tipping the scales at around 310 pounds, Alexander has been turning heads lately — and for good reason. His recruitment has morphed from quiet buzz to full-throttle sprint, attracting heavy-hitters like Florida, Texas, and of course, the Fighting Irish themselves. With a recent reveal of his official visit plans coinciding with the Blue & Gold Game, this trip isn’t just another checkmark on the calendar — it’s a pivotal chance for Notre Dame’s coaches to see firsthand the blend of size, agility, and disruptive play Tyler brings to the table. Offering him back in late January was no afterthought; it signaled an early, serious interest, positioning Alexander as a potential cornerstone of their defensive front for years to come. Trust me, this is one visit you’ll want to track closely as the recruitment heat rises. LEARN MORE

Notre Dame will host one of Florida’s fastest-rising defensive linemen in the country this spring, as coinciding with the Blue & Gold Game. His recruitment has gotten serious over the past few months, adding offers from Florida, Florida State, Texas, Texas A&M and others along with Notre Dame. Alexander accumulated 20 tackles-for-loss and 21-quarterback hurries in 11 games last season and measured with an 80-inch wingspan at a recent Rivals camp, underscoring his blend of size and disruption.

Notre Dame offered Alexander in late January through defensive assistant Chris Partridge, which perhaps suggests early priority status on the Irish board. On film, Alexander flashes heavy hands, knock-back power and the ability to reset the line of scrimmage, projecting as an interior anchor. The April visit should give Marcus Freeman’s staff a crucial first in-person impression as bluebloods begin stacking up for the South Florida standout.

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