Illinois Defender Dominik Hulak Sets Return Visit To Notre Dame

Standout 2025 Illinois defender Dominik Hulak set to return to Notre Dame October 14th against USC

Notre Dame is hoping to make a tremendous impact in Chicago, and in the state of Illinois in general in the 2025 recruiting class. One of the Illinois standouts who have been offered is Elmhurst (Ill.) Immaculate Conception defender Dominik Hulak, who could potentially play linebacker or defensive end on the next level.

For the third time since being offered by the Irish during the Pot of Gold offer event on St. Patrick’s Day, Hulak will be making the trip back to South Bend for their game against USC on October 14th. That is the last major recruiting weekend this season for the Irish, expecting a ton of prominent recruits to be in attendance.

"It should be a great game,” Hulak told Irish Breakdown. "I’m excited to get back to Notre Dame.”

The talented defender has already been very busy visiting schools this season, and that will continue over the next several weeks. Hulak was at the Illinois-Penn State game on the 16th, and will also be checking out Iowa-Michigan State (September 30th), Wisconsin-Ohio State (October 28th) and Purdue-Minnesota (November 11th).

Hulak is garnering interest from several prominent Midwestern programs. Some of his notable offers include the Fighting Irish, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Purdue, Illinois, Louisville and Iowa State so far. Several other programs are also keeping close contact with Hulak.

The 6-3, 232-pound athlete was a key performer for the 13-1 Class 3A state championship squad as a sophomore. In total, Immaculate Conception outscored its opponents by a margin of 617 to 151 en route to winning the team’s last 12 games of the season.

The Illinois native did his biggest damage on the defensive side of the football. Hulak collected 57 total tackles, three tackles for loss and a sack. He also had two fumble recoveries, two pass breakups and a blocked kick.

On offense, Hulak also had a role as a tight end. He hauled in eight receptions for 133 yards and two touchdowns through the air. That is an average of 16.6 yards per receptions. Hulak also ran the ball once for a 12 yard gain.

Through five games as a sophomore, Hulak has collected 19 total tackles and two tackles for loss on defense. He has also hauled in eight receptions for 34 yards on offense. 

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