SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The Notre Dame Football program has announced eight additions to the football team.
- DL Francis Brewu (Westerville, Ohio/Thomas Washington)
Brewu played in 25 games for Pittsburgh over the last two seasons, including 13 starts for the Panthers in 2025. He recorded 51 tackles (20 solo), 10 tackles for loss and two and a half sacks during his tenure in Pittsburgh. He was tabbed a 2025 Honorable Mention All-ACC honoree and was named a 2024 PFF Freshman All-American during his freshman campaign. Brewu registered a career-high nine tackles (three solo) and a sack against West Virginia last September.
- WR Mylan Graham (Fort Wayne, Ind./New Haven)
Graham, a native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, caught six passes for 93 yards this season at Ohio State, averaging 15.5 yards per reception. A former five-star prospect according to 247Sports and On3, Graham played in 13 games for the Buckeyes over the past two seasons, including multiple stints in the College Football Playoff. Graham recorded over 2,000 receiving yards and 21 receiving touchdowns during his career at New Haven High School.
- DL Tionne Gray (St. Louis, Mo./Hazelwood Central)
Gray played in 13 games and made three starts for Oregon this past season, totaling 18 tackles (five solo), two tackles for loss and a quarterback hurry. In the College Football Playoff First Round against James Madison, Gray blocked a 40-yard field goal attempt on special teams while also adding two tackles (one solo), shared a tackle for loss and recorded a quarterback hurry on the defensive line. He is a former four-star prospect by ESPN and Rivals and was ranked the No. 9 defensive lineman in the 2024 class by Rivals.
- DL Keon Keeley (Tampa, Fla./Berkeley Prep)
Keeley, a former five-star recruit by ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals and On3, played in 13 games and registered 16 tackles (six solo) for Alabama in 2025. The Tampa, Florida native also added three sacks and a blocked punt. In the first round of the College Football Playoff, Keeley had a career-high four tackles (two solo) and one sack in the road win over eight-seeded Oklahoma. Keeley was the No. 2 overall prospect and the top pass rusher out of high school in 2023 according to On3.
- CB DJ McKinney (Colleyville, Texas/Colleyville Heritage)
McKinney, a former All-Big 12 cornerback, started in 22 games over the last two seasons at Colorado, posting 97 tackles (71 solo), 14 pass breakups and four interceptions with the Buffaloes. Prior to his time in Boulder, McKinney started his collegiate career at Oklahoma State, playing in 14 games during the 2023 season. He finished the season with 38 tackles (24 solo), seven of them coming against Texas in the Big 12 Championship game. He was tied for the team lead in pass breakups with five and helped the Cowboys to a 10-4 record. Over his collegiate career to-date, McKinney has accumulated 137 tackles (96 solo), four interceptions, 19 pass breakups, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a defensive touchdown.
- K Spencer Porath (Brownsburg, Ind./Brownsburg)
Porath played in 20 games as the place kicker for Purdue over the last two seasons. A 2023 U.S. Army Bowl All-American, Porath converted 15 of 17 field goal attempts last year, including a long of 53 yards. In his two years as a Boilermaker, Porath was a perfect 41-of-41 on extra point attempts. Porath was named the Indiana Mr. Football 2023 position award winner and was ranked the No. 8 kicker in the 2023 class by On3.
- WR Quincy Porter (New Milford, N.J./Bergen Catholic)
Porter, a former five-star recruit and a top-four receiver in the 2025 class by 247Sports and On3, played in five games last year for Ohio State. He recorded four receptions for 59 yards, averaging 14.8 yards per reception in 2025. A high school state champion in 2024, Porter also competed in track during his time at Bergen Catholic High School. He was ranked the No.1 player in New Jersey by 247Sports composite rankings.
- CB Jayden Sanders (Kilgore, Texas/Kilgore)
Sanders played in all 13 games this past season for Michigan and made two starts. The former four-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports and On3 totaled 23 tackles (16 solo) and a pass breakup during his freshman year with the Wolverines. Sanders logged a career-high eight tackles (five solo) and a pass breakup against Nebraska. At Kilgore High School, Sanders was a first-team All-District defensive back and kick returner.