Notre Dame Football Extends Scholarship Offer to SEC Based Wide Receiver

Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame staff aren't shy about recruiting in SEC country even with the headaches it can bring.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman speaks with the media after a Notre Dame football practice at Irish Athletic Center on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in South Bend. / MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK

Notre Dame football hasn't had much luck in recruiting wide receiver talent to the 2025 class but that isn't stopping it from going after a big-time receiver from the heart of SEC country.

Jordan Gidron, a four-star wide receiver out of Columbia (Ridge View High School), South Carolina received an offer from Notre Dame on Tuesday.

Gidron checks in at 6-2, 185-pounds as he gets set to get underway in his junior season.

After a great conversation with Coach @Im_MikeB, I am grateful to receive an 🅾️ffer from the University of Notre Dame to play for @NDFootball @Marcus_Freeman1 @CarterAuman #GoIrish☘️ #Offer31@NotreDame247 @insideNDsports @BGInews @AnnaH247 @RivalsFriedman @adamgorney… pic.twitter.com/OWzgmnKo80

— Jordon Gidron (@JordonGidron) August 13, 2024

Gidron is rated as the 43rd overall player and seventh best player in the entire recruiting cycle by the 247Sports composite. The outlet also ranks him as the top player in South Carolina for the 2026 recruiting cycle.

Gidron brings more than just great size as he's also a speedster, having run multiple 10.7 100-meter dashes as a high school sophomore.

As a high school sophomore, he hauled in 45 receptions for 731 yards and 10 touchdowns, numbers he looks to improve on as a junior.

Had some great Summer Camps and Visits, but now the real work begins! 💪🏾 Junior Season Loading‼️
Thank you to all the schools that showed me love this off season. I know I couldn’t get to every school, but I’ll see you this fall!

➡️𝕋𝕆ℙ 12 𝔻ℝ𝕆ℙℙ𝕀ℕ𝔾 𝕊𝕆𝕆ℕ👀… pic.twitter.com/30RyfBWiYu

— Jordon Gidron (@JordonGidron) June 25, 2024

Gidron lists over 20 scholarship offers to date including from the likes of Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Stanford, and Tennessee.

Notre Dame has arrived at the party but likely has some making up to do as we're approaching it being nine months since Florida State, Miami, and some of the other powers originally offered him.

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