Notre Dame has secured a commitment from three-star safety John Gay III, who hails from Hollywood, Florida, and plays for Chaminade-Madonna Prep. This comes shortly after Gay decommitted from Notre Dame and switched his commitment to the UCLA Bruins. He chose the Fighting Irish over several notable programs, including the Florida Gators, Syracuse Orange, and Ole Miss Rebels. Gay is recognized as the No. 831 overall player and No. 91 safety in the Rivals rankings. In the previous season, he contributed significantly to his high school team, recording 32 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, one interception, and three pass breakups. His commitment enhances Notre Dame's recruiting efforts, positioning them with the No. 8 recruiting class nationally, which includes seven four-star prospects.