Even in the doldrums of spring practice, Notre Dame’s recent recruiting success continues. Rivals.com three-star/scout.com four-star offensive lineman John Dirksen offered a verbal commitment to the Irish on Saturday, bringing the 2018 class to 12 commitments.
Good pickup for #NotreDame, landing OH OL @john_dirksen. He's a big, physical kid that can play OT or guard. Comes from a great program.
— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) March 26, 2017
The 6-foot-5, 290-pounds Dirksen (Marion High School; Maria Stein, Ohio) joins consensus three-star prospect Cole Mabry (Brentwood H.