Notre Dame football is leaving no stone unturned in its relentless recruiting pursuit, and on Friday, the Irish made a bold move by extending an offer to Jameer Whyce—a high 4-star defensive lineman from the class of 2028 who is currently committed to Ohio State. Standing at 6-foot-4 and 270 pounds, Whyce has the size and skill set that make him a coveted prospect, and Notre Dame is hoping to flip his commitment down the line.

Whyce verbally pledged to the Buckeyes back in October 2024, but with years left before signing day, the Irish are banking on time to change his mind. Ranked as the No. 34 overall prospect in the nation by the 247Sports Composite, he already holds offers from Illinois, Maryland, and Louisville. Many programs likely hesitated to pursue him due to his early Ohio State commitment, but Notre Dame is showing it won't back down from a challenge.

Football runs deep in Whyce's family. His father played at Marshall, one older brother signed with the Thundering Herd in 2025, and another brother inked with Purdue in the 2026 cycle. But the youngest Whyce may have the highest ceiling of them all, and Notre Dame is eager to spoil Ohio State's early recruiting win. On Friday, Whyce shared his excitement on social media, posting: "Blessed to receive an offer from Notre Dame!!"

As the Irish continue to build for the future, this offer signals their ambition to compete with the nation's elite programs—even for prospects who seem locked in elsewhere. Whether Whyce ultimately flips remains to be seen, but Notre Dame is making it clear: no recruit is off limits.