Oct 26, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman sings the Notre Dame alma mater with teammates after the game against the Navy Midshipmen at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

At 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds, Madden Faraimo is rated among the nation’s top four senior linebackers by 247Sports Composite and Rivals.com.

JSerra’s Madden Faraimo entered National Signing Day known for his impressive frame, prolific defense and looming status as the top uncommitted recruit in Orange County. But hours into the early signing period for football, the linebacker ended the suspense and became known as one of the major national commitments on Wednesday.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman shares the recruiting pitch that ultimately landed 4-star LB Madden Faraimo for 2025 signing class

2. In the 247Sports Composite, Faraimo ranks as the No. 2 player in Notre Dame’s class, behind offensive tackle Will Black. That makes him the top-ranked defensive prospect in a haul that was outstanding in the back seven. The Irish couldn’t have done better at defensive back than the six signed, which included Dallas Golden and Mark Zackery IV.

Notre Dame adds star linebacker Madden Faraimo to the 2025 recruiting class. Here’s what his commitment means for the Irish.