Notre Dame Lands Another Michigan Star—Social Media Erupts

Gregory Patrick became Notre Dame's third offensive line commitment from Michigan in the 2026 recruiting cycle

Apr 12, 2025; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman smiles as he walks off the field after the Blue-Gold game at Notre Dame Stadium. | Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Notre Dame football is stepping on the gas with 2026 recruiting as it has been on a heater over the last week. Sunday saw the Fighting Irish land their third commitment in eight days as offensive tackle Gregory Patrick of Portage Northern (Portage, Mich.) announced his college choice.

Patrick ranks aas a four-star prospect according to the 247Sports composite rankings and as the second best player from the state of Michigan in the cycle. He chose Notre Dame over offers from powerhouse programs such as Michigan, Penn State, Alabama, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and several others.

Patrick stands 6-4.5 and weighs 280-pounds.

"It really came down to the people and the culture," Patrick told Inside ND Sports. "Obviously, they compete at the highest level and produce great offensive linemen."

As you would expect, Notre Dame fans were excited for the news as well and national recruiting analysts weighed in on Patrick's college choice. Below is some of the best social media reaction following Patrick's commitment to the Fighting Irish.

Gregory Patrick's New College Football Home

Home 🍀 https://t.co/6goJDaivdd

— Gregory Patrick (@gregpatrick75) April 13, 2025

Notre Dame Football Recruiting Heater

Notre Dame Laying Claim to Michigan

“The best in MI go to South Bend ‼️”

Ben Nichols (@BNichols2026)
Sullivan Garvin (@sullyg74)
Gregory Patrick (@gregpatrick75)

😉 pic.twitter.com/qoXkWKobbM

— Notre Dame Planet (@notredameplanet) April 13, 2025

Recruiting Expert Tom Lemming Reacts

4*+ OT Gregory Patrick 6’5” 280 Portage Northern HS, MI has committed to Notre Dame. versatile lineman who can play tackle or guard and who shows excellent agility, balance and strength. Quick setup and dominates the point of attack. Top three player in Michigan. pic.twitter.com/FbKQujcu7p

— Tom Lemming (@LemmingReport) April 13, 2025

Notre Dame Football Getting Hot on Recruiting Trail

Notre Dame has its second ESPN 300 pledge of the week in four-star OL Gregory Patrick, No. 213 overall.

Patrick follows four-star DE Rodney Dunham as the latest arrival to Marcus Freeman's 2026 class. The Fighting Irish are now up to three top-300 OL commits this cycle. https://t.co/SbY8OfueeL

— Eli Lederman (@ByEliLederman) April 13, 2025

Big-Time Michigan High School Football Star

One of the biggest dominoes to fall in the 2026 class!

Gregory Patrick heading to Notre Dame. https://t.co/O753kGAP0R

— Michigan Prep Frenzy (@MichFBFrenzy) April 13, 2025

Notre Dame Moving Up in Recruiting Rankings

With Sunday's commitment from four-star O-lineman Gregory Patrick, #NotreDame rises to No. 6 in the latest Rivals 2026 team recruiting rankings. pic.twitter.com/jq2X9r4dJv

— Eric Hansen (@EHansenND) April 13, 2025

Michigan State Legacy Chooses Notre Dame

Michigan State priority target and Spartan legacy OL Gregory Patrick chooses Notre Dame: https://t.co/SGfWV1zk5h

— Jake Lyskawa (@jakelyskawa) April 13, 2025

Gregory Patrick Discusses Notre Dame Decision

Patrick talks about his Notre Dame decision: https://t.co/bCFsDbf9wx pic.twitter.com/cEe1THrs3L

— Allen Trieu (@AllenTrieu) April 13, 2025

Only the Start for Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame?

Notre Dame has a top five recruiting class and hosted several more top targets this week including for today's Blue-Gold Game. ND leading for a few. The latest here: https://t.co/R2KekxoJl1 pic.twitter.com/5wBsAbfHiY

— Steve Wiltfong (@SWiltfong_) April 13, 2025