Eric Thomas on the Top Performers from Irish Invasion and What the NCAA Settlement Means for Notre Dame

Notre Dame hosted its annual Irish Invasion camp over the weekend, bringing some of the top high school talent in the country to South Bend. Tyler Wojciak is joined by recruiting analyst Eric Thomas to break down the standout performances from the event, including 3-star WR Rob Larson, 2028 DE Jackson Vaughn, and 2027 QB Malachi Zeigler. They also discuss the latest on 2026 DT target Alister Vallejo ahead of his commitment, preview Notre Dame’s upcoming official visit weekend, and react to the NCAA’s approval of the House v. NCAA settlement and what it means for Notre Dame’s recruiting strategy moving forward. (0:00) - Intro(1:38) - Irish Invasion(19:07) - Alister Vallejo(21:51) - Official Visit Weekend Preview(32:26) - NCAA Settlement Fallout Follow Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerWojciakFollow Locked On Irish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnIrishFollow Locked On Irish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonirishpod/?hl=enSubscribe to Locked on Irish on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC749D_LgykIE8WLu7W4UQlQ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.  Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.