Duel Sport Commitment: Dylan Faison commits to Notre Dame

SOUTHBEND, IN.- Breaking News: Saint Andrew’s duel sport star, Dylan Faison (2026) announces his commitment to the University of Notre Dame.

Dylan Faison, a 6 foot, Three-star football and lacrosse recruit, announced his commitment on Monday, March 18 via his Instagram and Twitter accounts. Faison dropped the commitment just one day after receiving the Fighting Irish’s offer.

After a great conversation with @Im_MikeB @MikeDenbrock @Marcus_Freeman1 and Chad Bowden I’m honored and blessed to announce that I have received an offer to my dream school, the University of Notre Dame. Thank you coaches, already feels like family!! #GoIrish #PotOfGold pic.twitter.com/tApk3OruJD
— Dylan Faison (@dylan_faison7) March 17, 2024

When asked about his commitment to play at Notre Dame, Dylan said:

“It’s truly a blessing to announce that I will be furthering my academic and athletic career at the University of Notre Dame!” Faison said. “I’d like to thank God, my family my coaches for helping me achieve this goal. The reason I chose ND is because the community made me feel like it was home, and ND prepares me for life after sports.”

BREAKING: #NotreDame has landed its first class of 2026 commitment.

Reciever Dylan Faison has committed to the Fighting Irish.

Story: https://t.co/sgjdhac6SR @dylan_faison7 @247Sports pic.twitter.com/WRVpNa6Fb5
— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) March 18, 2024

As previously stated, Faison is an elite player in both football and lacrosse. Following a stand out sophomore season, Dylan Faison was rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com. In 2023, Faison recorded 18 receptions, 500 yards and 8 touchdowns. Dylan’s breakout season was a big reason why the Saint Andrew’s Scot’s secured their first District Championship since the 1980’s.

Halfway though the lacrosse season, Faison has taken the country by storm, recording 55 goals and 26 assists. Currently, Dylan’s dominance is putting St. Andrew’s on the map as one of the premier lacrosse programs in the country, while proving why he’s the top recruit in the class of 2026.

What’s better than one Faison in South Bend? Two, of course!

After a #StPatricksDay offer from @NDFootball, 2026 midfielder Dylan Faison announced his commitment with an intent to join his older brother, Jordan, as a two-sport athlete with @NDlacrosse! 🤩

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— ILPreps (@ILPreps) March 19, 2024

The Faison family is quite familiar to Southbend, Indiana, as Dylan’s older brother, Jordan Faison exploded into the hearts of Irish fans this season. Leading into his true freshman season, Jordan Faison walked onto Notre Dame’s football team. Unlike most freshmen walk-on’s, Fasion earned a starting job and never wavered.

During the 2023 season, Jordan Faison recorded 19 receptions, 322 yards and 4 touchdowns. The highlight of Faison’s storybook season was during the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, as he recorded 5 receptions, 115 yards and 1 touchdown in Notre Dame’s victory against Oregon State. This impressive stat line secured Jordan the Bowl Game MVP.

Year 1️⃣☘️ pic.twitter.com/vN0JhYv3HU
— Jordan Faison (@Jordan6Faison) March 16, 2024

Extremely blessed to be a 3x All-American. Passing the torch to my little bro Dylan, it’s been a great ride with my guy. Can’t wait to see what the future holds💯💯 pic.twitter.com/BME1f9XMGg
— Jordan Faison (@Jordan6Faison) May 24, 2023

Dylan Faison looks to build off of his impressive sophomore seasons by being the Scots’ main target going forward. Congratulations Dylan on your commitment to Notre Dame!