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Tiki Hola is another big win for Al Washington and Nick Sebastian in 2026.
Rodney Dunham, Ebenezer Ewetade and Hola form a strong foundation for the Irish front. All eyes are now on Alister Vallejo and Elijah Golden. pic.twitter.com/CV4HseAYIb
— Matt Freeman (@mattfreeman05_) May 10, 2025
Notre Dame football’s 2026 class got larger on Saturday, as 2026 Texas defensive lineman Tiki Hola committed.
It was a big recruiting win for the Irish, as they beat out rivals USC along with SMU for the 6-foot, 2-inch and 285-pound pass rusher. Notre Dame’s class now stands with fifteen commitments, and ranks as the No. 2 overall class according to the 247Sports Composite Team Rankings.
Social media was quick to react to the news, as the Irish continued an impressive hot streak in recruiting. Find out below the best reactions to Hola joining the Notre Dame 2026 class.
Some highlights of what to expect from Hola
Hola is a load upfront, as not only does he keep offensive lineman from getting to the second-level, he’s able to shed off blockers and make plays. He’s close to having a college-ready frame, and with some time with the Notre Dame Strength & Conditioning coaches, an impact could happen early.
Underrated at his position
Notre Dame has landed a commitment from 2026 DT Tiki Hola from the Austin area.
Notre Dame beat out SMU and others for the 285 pound interior defensive lineman.
Another good get for the Irish. Should be a really stout run defender along the inside with some pass rush upside. https://t.co/63gjdUFGn7
— Notre Dame Recruiting (@NDrecruiting01) May 10, 2025
Edge rushers get most of the publicity along the defensive line, as Hola isn’t ranked as high as some of his future teammates. That shouldn’t matter much once they all enroll, as he plays in one of the best states for high school, and should over-perform…
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Publish date : 2025-05-10 19:51:00
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