Describing the state of wide receiver recruiting at Notre Dame as problematic would be an understatement. Following a disappointing 2025 cycle, there was optimism for improvement in 2026, but the situation has not seen much change, with several key targets slipping away from the Irish.
Mike Brown and the Notre Dame program are in urgent need of positive developments, and they received some encouraging news toward the end of the week. 2026 priority wide receiver Brayden Robinson from Red Oak High School in Texas will be returning to South Bend for an unofficial visit on April 11th, in addition to his official visit planned for June 20-22.
With many top prospects already scheduling spring visits, Notre Dame fans were hoping to see more premier wide receiver recruits among those making trips. Having Robinson come to South Bend multiple times this offseason is a promising sign.
While this doesn’t automatically make Notre Dame the frontrunner for Robinson, it significantly boosts their chances. The Irish will need to compete against a host of impressive programs, including Miami and Ohio State, both of which have arranged official visits with Robinson. The competition will be tough, but Notre Dame is in a favorable position.
The program urgently needs pass catchers capable of making plays in open space, which is precisely Robinson’s strength.
Robinson had an outstanding junior season at Red Oak, leading the team with 79 receptions for 1,119 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also excelled as the team’s top punt and kick returner.
Although Robinson is shorter at 5-8 and 165 pounds, his playmaking abilities have attracted considerable attention from numerous prestigious football programs. The Texas native has received offers from Notre Dame, Ohio State, Texas, Oregon, LSU, Michigan, Tennessee, Auburn, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Nebraska, and Penn State, among others.
247Sports ranks Robinson as a four-star prospect and the No. 40 wide receiver in the 2026 recruiting class. He is also rated as the No. 35 overall player in Texas, a state known for producing elite talent. His ranking on the 247Sports Composite places him at No. 325 overall, but his on-field performance suggests he is much more talented than that ranking indicates.
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