RECRUITING: Julius Jones, Jr Decides TODAY, Expectations for Brayden Parks, Segun Alexander & More

Notre Dame football enters a pivotal phase as elite recruits prepare to announce their commitments—can the Irish solidify a top-tier Class of 2027? Tyler Wojcick and Brian Smith break down the latest developments after the program’s biggest summer recruiting weekends, spotlighting five-star offensive lineman Albert Simien and high-profile defensive targets Brayden Parks and Segun Alexander. The conversation explores key factors driving Simeon’s decision, head-to-head battles with rivals LSU and Texas A&M, and the impact of geography, NIL, and academic fit on Notre Dame’s recruiting strategy. Brian Smith offers insider perspective on Julius Jones Jr.’s overall game, the legacy and skillset he brings as the son of a former Notre Dame star, and how he and Jackson Coleman could help solidify the receiving corps. The episode also covers the surprise Texas A&M commitment of linebacker Kaden Henderson, the urgency of landing four-star Roman Igwebuike, and why Marcus Freeman’s staff is comfortable taking a smaller, more selective recruiting class this cycle. 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! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire 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.