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Notre Dame Makes Final List for Elite 2026 Recruit: Who Else Impressed Star Tackle?

Prized offensive tackle Felix Ojo is down to eight potential schools
Nick Shepkowski|
Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman in the second half in the CFP National Championship college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman in the second half in the CFP National Championship college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Notre Dame football has made the cut to the final eight teams for prized 2026 offensive tackle recruit Felix Ojo.

Ojo is a 6-7, 280-pound manchild from Mansfield, Texas and has offers from basically all of the biggest brands in college football. On3 ranks Ojo as the nation's fifth-best offensive tackle in the 2026 class.

Ojo took part in the Navy All-American game practices this winter and despite being among the youngest players in the 2026 recruiting cycle due to a July birthdate, certainly impressed.

Notre Dame has its work cut out for it regarding Ojo, however. The Texas native has plenty of bluebloods in his final eight schools which aside from Notre Dame, include: Texas, Michigan, Ohio State, Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Ole Miss.

Felix Ojo Scouting Report via 247Sports

Tall offensive tackle prospect who's very young for his recruiting class with a July DOB. ... A lean, athletic look and plays with impressive functional athleticism and movement ability. ... Stood out physically, athletically, and in field demeanor despite being among the youngest competitors in the event. ... Will continue to bulk given immense frame potential. ... Looks like one of the top OT prospects in the 2026 class with potential to become a multi-year high-major tackle with ample pro potential.
- Full Felix Ojo Scouting Report

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Nick Shepkowski
NICK SHEPKOWSKI

Managing Editor for Notre Dame On SI. Started covering Chicago sports teams for WSCR the Score, and over the years worked with CBS Radio, Audacy, NBC Sports, and FOX Sports as a contributor before running the Notre Dame wire site for USA TODAY.

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