Ayden Woodruff’s Notre Dame Surge | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News

Ayden Woodruff, a 6’5”, 305-pound defensive lineman from Ravenwood High in Tennessee and the No. 13 DL in his class, is already drawing interest from 30 elite programs including Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama, and Notre Dame. The Irish have been building a personal connection with him since June, with Coach Charlie Partridge texting daily, even sharing Bible verses. While schools like Michigan, Florida State, and Clemson are also in the mix, Notre Dame’s unique independent status and academic reputation give them an edge. Woodruff, who hasn’t visited many northern schools, is training with Titans star Jeffery Simmons and considering a game-day visit to South Bend — all while Notre Dame’s coaching staff, including DJ Bryant and Nick Sebastian, work to seal the deal before he commits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f754b3fc8c4b9c65