Notre Dame is not on Claude Mpouma's top-five list

Four-star offensive line prospect Claude Mpouma has a top-five list for his potential school choices, and Notre Dame isn't on it.

This despite the Fighting Irish making him an offer as they try to deepen ties with his high school -- Mount Carmel in Chicago

The 6-foot-8, 305-pound Mpouma's list includes Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio State, Florida and Auburn.

That's a blow for Notre Dame, which has built its recent success around offensive line play. The Irish could always use another four-star recruit.

The Mount Carmel Caravan is often one of the strongest teams in Illinois, so it's likely that Notre Dame will keep trying to recruit players from the school. But it looks like head coach Marcus Freeman and his staff have missed out on Mpouma.

I’m blessed to announce my top 5🔥🔥. @AllenTrieu@SWiltfong_@EDGYTIM@GregSmithRivals@Byfsports@HuskerFootball@UMichFootball@GatorsFB@AuburnFootball@OhioStateFBpic.twitter.com/2dMdZgkQIJ— Claude Mpouma (@claude_mpouma) June 6, 2025

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