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EPISODE · Apr 25, 2026 · 22 MIN

PERFECT FIT: Notre Dame Lands Zayden Gamble—Why Top Talent CHOOSES Irish Over Gators & Canes

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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish land a standout commitment as Marcus Freeman secures Zayden Gamble, the dynamic safety from St. Thomas Aquinas. Can this highly-ranked addition push the Fighting Irish closer to an elite recruiting class and reshape their secondary for the future? Brian Smith breaks down Gamble’s versatile skill set, his fit in South Bend, and how Notre Dame’s nationwide recruiting strategy continues to pay off. Insights include Gamble’s strengths in zone coverage, impact on run defense and versus screens, plus comparisons to recent top prospects. The analysis spotlights Notre Dame’s current secondary haul, potential flip targets, and what sets this year’s recruiting class apart. With top rating agencies in agreement on Gamble’s four-star status, the podcast explores how Marcus Freeman’s staff is building a group capable of rivaling national powers. Are the Fighting Irish poised for a run at the nation’s #1 class? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/ Support us by supporting our sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Head to FANDUEL DOT COM to get started. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish land a standout commitment as Marcus Freeman secures Zayden Gamble, the dynamic safety from St. Thomas Aquinas. Can this highly-ranked addition push the Fighting Irish closer to an elite recruiting class and reshape...

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