Thomas Davis Jr. on Flip Watch Ahead of Visit to Georgia, but Notre Dame Confident in His Commitment
As the college football recruiting season heats up, Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is in the thick of it—working tirelessly to prepare for upcoming official visits while also fending off efforts from other programs trying to poach his current commitments. June is widely known as one of the most chaotic months in college football recruiting, and this year is proving no different.
One of the more pressing concerns for the Fighting Irish staff is four-star linebacker Thomas Davis Jr., who is currently committed to Notre Dame but is set to take an official visit to Georgia this weekend. The visit to Athens is particularly significant as Davis Jr.’s father is a Georgia alumnus, adding an emotional layer to an already pivotal recruiting moment.
Davis Jr. has been an outspoken advocate for Notre Dame throughout this cycle, often encouraging other recruits to consider South Bend and emphasizing how selective the Irish are with their offers. Even after receiving an offer from Georgia earlier this month, Davis Jr. publicly reiterated his commitment to Notre Dame, stating he remained “locked in.”
Despite his vocal support, the upcoming visit to Georgia has landed him squarely on flip watch. A trip to a parent’s alma mater—especially one with the pedigree and recruiting power of the Bulldogs—is never something to be taken lightly in today’s recruiting landscape.
Still, optimism remains strong within Notre Dame’s circles. Mike Singer, a well-regarded Notre Dame insider, believes the Irish have little to worry about in the long term. According to Singer, Davis Jr. has consistently demonstrated a strong connection with Notre Dame’s coaching staff and vision, and he expects the linebacker to reaffirm his commitment during his official visit to South Bend in two weeks.
Freeman and his staff are no strangers to navigating these tense moments. The month of June is not only about securing new commitments but also about retaining the current ones. With NIL considerations, family ties, and aggressive recruiting pitches from other blue-blood programs, it’s a high-wire act that demands constant attention.
The visit to Georgia could go either way—Davis Jr. may come away impressed, or he may use it to solidify that Notre Dame is truly where he wants to be. Regardless, the Irish are not taking any chances. Freeman is expected to keep close tabs on the situation, ensuring that Davis Jr. continues to feel valued and prioritized.
For now, Thomas Davis Jr. remains a Notre Dame commit—and a vocal one at that. But until he makes it through his official visit in Athens and returns to South Bend, all eyes will be on the linebacker from Georgia as Notre Dame works to keep one of its most passionate advocates in the fold.