‘27 4-star qb teddy jarrard chooses notre dame
Four-star quarterback Teddy Jarrard committed to Notre Dame over finalists Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State. The talented 6-foot-3, 190-pound signal caller from Kennesaw (Ga) North Cobb, was one of just two quarterbacks offered by the Irish along with Peyton Houston from Shreveport, La. Both participated in the Rivals camp in Indianapolis and things seemed to crystalize for both in the aftermath. Jarrard chose the Irish from amongst other finalists Michigan, Clemson, Penn State, and Georgia, while most experts see Houston choosing between Texas, LSU and Oklahoma moving forward.
2027 4-STAR QB TEDDY JARRARD COMMITS TO NOTRE DAME
“Things began to become more clear,” Jarrard said. “There were a couple of schools standing out and then Notre Dame became the best choice, so I decided to make my decision before the season started.”
After an impressive performance at the Rivals camp, Jarrard jumped to No. 52 overall, and ranked as the 2nd quarterback nationally according to Rivals.
“I gained confidence,” Jarrard shared. “I know who I am as a quarterback. I make good, quick decisions and I have a quick release. My job is to win games. I’m excited to start recruiting other great players and get to a couple of games in the fall.”
Jarrard will now turn to leading his Warriors’ teammates to a deeper run in the Georgia state playoffs after a hot 11-0 start ended with disappointment. They began practicing early in the summer, but the excitement is at fever pitch with the squad going “full pads” starting next week.
“We’re going to be good,” Jarrard declared. “Health is going to be the key. If we can stay healthy, we’re going to be really good. We’ve been practicing, but we’re getting ready to go full pads.”
Jarrard is Notre Dame’s third commitment in the Class of 2027, following linebacker Ellis McGaskin (Mobile, Ala.) and long snapper Sean Kraft (Asheville, N.C.).
Shaun M. Davis
talented 2027 qb teddy jarrard gets nd offer
Offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock and quarterbacks coach Gino Guidugli went through an exhaustive evaluation process with the 2027 quarterbacks and 6-3 190-pound four-star signal caller Teddy Jarrard of Kennesaw (Ga.) North Cobb seems to have stood out as he received an offer from Notre Dame on Friday.
“It feels great,” Jarrard sai. “It’s an honor to be one of the two quarterback offers from Notre Dame. It’s a great school with
great tradition and I couldn’t be more excited.”
Jarrard took his first visit to South Bend with family on June 5 th and spent the day touring the campus and meeting the staff, which included a meeting with coach (Marcus) Freeman for about an hour. There was also an opportunity to impress Gino Guidugli during a workout and throwing session followed by conversations that strengthened their relationship throughout the day.
“I enjoyed my visit,” Houston said. “They told me that they liked me and would continue looking at guys before making offers. From that point, coach Gino started talking more.”
That relationship with coach Gino Guidugli can only be described as a forthcoming one that has budded quickly over the last month or so, and the North Cobb offensive player of the year wasn’t surprised when the Notre Dame staff FaceTimed him on Friday.
“I wasn’t surprised” Jarrard shared. “I knew the offer was coming. Coach Gino and I talked about my chances of getting it a week before, but it didn’t change how special the moment was.
“They called me with the staff on the phone,” Jarrard continued. “They gave me the offer, and I spoke to coach (Mike) Denbrock about everything as well.”
Even after receiving the offer, Jarrard remembers the conversation with head coach Marcus Freeman during his June visit and how it gave him insight into what the culture of Notre Dame was all about. He also has his eyes on the recent recruiting success for the Fighting Irish.
“The culture stands out for me,” Jarrard shared. “You can see what coach (Marcus) Freeman is building and how they’re winning right now. You see what they’re doing in the 2026 class, and you know that they’re moving in the right direction.”
Jarrard will now turn to leading his Warriors’ teammates to a deeper runin the Georgia state playoffs after a hot 11-0 start ended with disappointment. They began practicing early in the summer, but the excitement is at fever pitch with the squad going “full pads” starting next week.
“We’re going to be good,” Jarrard declared. “Health is going to be the key. If we can stay healthy, we’re going to be really good. We’ve been practicing, but we’re getting ready to go full pads.
“I’m working hard to get better,” Jarrard continued. “The strength of my game is making quick decisions and getting the ball out quickly. The most important thing is winning football games. I do want to increase my touch, limit interceptions and increase my completion percentage.” As far as a timetable for a decision is concerned, Jarrard can see two paths to an eventual decision.
“No set timetable,” Jarrard explained. “It depends if I really feel good about a school. If that happens, it will be after the summer. But, if I don’t feel good about a school and I’m not sure, it will be after the season. As a sophomore, Jarrard threw for 2783 yards, 34 touchdowns, 72 completion percentage and a QB rating of 128.2. He currently ranks 217th nationally according to 247 Sports composite and hold offers from schools like Georgia, Michigan, Miami, Ohio State, and Alabama to name a few.
Shaun M. Davis
2027 4-star qb peyton houston lands nd offer
As the annual “Pot Of Gold” offers were dispersed for the 2027
recruiting class, there was an omission that created a bunch of
questions amongst Notre Dame fans. Where were the offers for
quarterbacks? Offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock and quarterbacks
coach Gino Guidugli took a brave new approach in evaluating signal-
callers as they operated from a position of strength with promising
talents like CJ Carr, Kenny Minchey, Blake Herbert and Noah
Grubbs on the roster or committed to the program. They were afforded
the opportunity to methodically search for the young men that best fit
their plans for the evolution of the offense.
Their search led the Fighting Irish to 5-11 200-pound four-star
quarterback Peyton Houston of Shreveport (La.) Evangel Christian
and plans were immediately made for Houston to visit South Bend to
see the campus, meet coaches and observe practice.
“It was a really good visit,” Houston told Irish Breakdown. “They practice
really fast and all of the quarterbacks looked good. I got a chance to talk
to coach Gino (Guidugli) and coach (Mike) Denbrock and they told me
how they would handle the process with offers.
“They liked my film,” Houston continued. “They’re going to come and
watch me throw at my school in May. I’m excited for the opportunity and
to have a school like Notre Dame interested in me.”
The first day of May found coach Gino Guidugli travelling to Evangel
Christian to watch an Eagles’ practice in the Louisiana heat, but he
ended watching the talented passer pivot in more ways than one.
“We were scheduled for spring practice,” Houston said. “But, we had to
cancel it due to a mandatory school event, and I had track regionals. So,
I organized a session after school with my guys that were left.
“The throwing session went great with Coach Gino (Guidugli),” Houston
continued. “We worked on our day one install and did routes on air. The
total count was about 50-60 throws. Unfortunately, Coach Gino couldn’t
stay until the end because he had to fly out. He probably saw 25-30
throws, but he missed some of the deep throws. It seemed like he really
liked what he saw.”
After the throwing session, the three-sport athlete zeroed in on track
season as he waited for feedback from the Fighting Irish, and he didn’t
have to wait long.
“Coach (Marcus) Freeman reached out to my dad afterwards,” Houston
said. “My dad is our (Evangel Christian) quarterbacks coach, and he told
him that Coach Gino was extremely impressed with me.
It seems the Fighting Irish are still impressed and view him as a priority
quarterback recruit, when they extended an offer on Friday.
“It’s a huge blessing to get the Notre Dame offer,” Houston shared.
“Everyone knows how valuable that is and what it means to be a
Fighting Irish quarterback. I’m definitely grateful for the coaches having
trust in me to feel comfortable enough to extend the opportunity.
“I got the offer yesterday,” Houston continued. “Coach Gino asked me to
call him and put it on FaceTime. I spoke with him and coach Denbrock,
and they extended the offer. It was a really cool moment that I won’t
forget.”
As a sophomore, Houston threw for 4480 yards and 38 touchdowns with
70 percent completions. He ran for 690 yards and 7 touchdowns as well.
He currently ranks 85th nationally according to 247 sports composite
and holds offers from programs like Clemson, Ole Miss, LSU,
Michigan, Penn State, Texas, Texas A&M, and SMU to name a few.
‘27 qb trae taylor is okay with notre dame’s process
Notre Dame’s plan for quarterbacks in the 2027 class has been
mysterious to say the least, especially when “Pot of Gold” offers
concluded on March 17 th without zero offers being extended to signal
callers. Several of those highly ranked signal callers would be visiting
South Bend in the days to come, and one of those highly ranked
prospects was four-star 6-3 195-pound quarterback Trae Taylor of
Mundelein (Ill.) Carmel Catholic. When Taylor released his top five
schools in mid-February, the Fighting Irish were notably absent from the
list and there is a simple explanation as to why they were excluded.
“They were very understanding of why I didn’t have ND in the top 5,”
Taylor told LLM. “I can’t put a school in who hasn’t offered.
But best believe if I'm not committed, I’ll keep doing my due diligence
with other schools.”
Taylor and his father arrived in South Bend this past Friday with clear
plans. They were intent on viewing the practice to see how the offense
looked being led by the current quarterbacks amid a highly contested
battle, having a conversation with head coach Marcus Freeman and
Gino Guidugli, and assurances of an open line of communication. His
checklist was accomplished during the visit, and he couldn’t be more
pleased with the results.
“The practice was really good and fast,” Taylor elaborated. “I can see the
changes being made for the quarterbacks in that room now. I see myself
in the offense and it fits me. Coach (Mike) Denbrock told me let’s do
Jayden Daniels’ things together.
“Had a good talk with Coach Freeman,” Taylor continued. “He just said
I’m a priority and the process for quarterbacks is different, and that I
need to be somewhere where the coach has my back. We also talked
about what comes with being a Notre Dame quarterback.”
2027 QB Trae Taylor and Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman
Those conversations also yielded when an offer may be forthcoming,
and the smooth passer isn’t bothered one bit by the direction the
Fighting Irish have chosen.
“Sounds like no quarterbacks will be offered until May,” Taylor stated.
Coach Guidugli will go out and watch the quarterbacks throw at the end
of April, and then the offers will go out. They said I’ll be their first stop on
the way out.
“My commitment date is still June 6 th ,” Taylor continued. “So many have
asked me if I’m turned off by not having the offer. The answer is NO. As
long as the communication is there and the relationship is building, I’m
good. If the offer comes, then great. If not, I’ve built relationships with
some great people. Who knows where our paths may cross again.”
The Fighting Irish staff is not bruised because of Taylor’s top 5 schools.
They respect how Taylor has handled his recruitment, and the visit
seems to have intensified things on both sides moving forward. Taylor is
looking forward to the rest of the process and deciding on his school.
“I’ll be ready when they come to see me,” Taylor shared. “All the
coaches said they loved how I handled my recruitment, and they
appreciated it. They loved how I’m moving forward, not waiting but being
flexible.
“I started going to game day visits in 5 th grade,” Taylor continued. “I
started going to college camps in 6 th and my first offer was in 7 th . I’ve
been doing this for a long time, so I know what i want from a school and
program. That’s why I went back to Notre Dame. They offer what I want
on and off the field. I can’t believe it’s all about to be over. Once I
commit, I’m done unless the staff leaves.”
SHAUN M. DAVIS
Lucky Lefty Media