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High Three-Star OT Jackson Hill Flips From UCLA to Notre Dame

The flip signals momentum for Notre Dame's 2027 offensive line class built on a development-first pitch.

Overview

  • Hill, a 2027 offensive tackle from West Hills (Chaminade) in California, switched his pledge to Notre Dame on Thursday following an in-person offer during a campus visit and a later call from head coach Marcus Freeman.
  • Rivals rates him a high three-star with an 88 grade, and he measures 6-foot-6.5 and 300 pounds with an 84-inch wingspan.
  • He said he is betting on his development under offensive line coach Joe Rudolph and pointed to Notre Dame's steady run of NFL-drafted linemen as the draw.
  • He joins a 2027 Notre Dame class ranked No. 8 by Rivals, which already includes five-star tackle Oluwasemilore Olubobola and four-star linemen James Halter and Richie Flanigan.
  • Hill had been committed to UCLA since April 4 and called the decision difficult, praising the Bruins' coaches even as Notre Dame's staff convinced him he could earn a role in South Bend over time.