Defensive End Christopher Burgess Sets Notre Dame Return Visit
For the fourth time since being offered back in March, and for the fifth time overall, star 2025 Chicago (Ill.) Simeon defensive end Christopher Burgess has set to return for a visit to Notre Dame. He has locked in a trip on September 23rd for the Irish battle against Ohio State.
Right in Notre Dame’s backyard, Burgess has been a player that the Irish staff has been valuing tremendously so far. They have made the Chicago standout feel at home, really selling what the staff and program can bring to the table.
"Our relationships have been building really well,” Burgess told Irish Breakdown. "I talk to the staff every week. Al Washington and I have a really good relationship.”
The 6-4, 240-pound pass rusher was a huge part of a 12-1 Simeon squad that finished off the season with a 33-30 victory over Fenwick last season. That talented squad outscored their opponents by a 512 to 197 point margin. Burgess was among the more talented players on the roster, including wide receiver Malik Elzy who Notre Dame recruited a bit during the 2023 cycle.
Simeon has gotten off to a bit of a slow start in 2023, currently sitting with a 1-2 overall record. Burgess has still done his best to be the rock for the defense, recording three tackles for loss, two sacks and a fumble recovery.
The toolsy Burgess has been blowing up recently this offseason, attracting attention from some premier programs in college football. Some of his top offers so far include Notre Dame, Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Florida, Michigan, Miami, USC, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Wisconsin, Washington, Nebraska, Colorado, Auburn, Iowa, Ole Miss, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Louisville, Boston College, Purdue and Indiana among several others.
Burgess has also seen his recruiting ranking begin to skyrocket over the last several months. Every major recruiting platform has him ranked as a four-star recruit. Rivals ranks him highest, sitting as the No. 61 overall player and No. 6 defensive end in the 2025 recruiting class.
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