Notre Dame Offers Highly-Touted LB Marcus Taylor
The University of Notre Dame has extended an offer to Southington Blue Knights linebacker Marcus Taylor, a Class of 2026 standout. Taylor, a 6-foot-2, 215-pound inside linebacker, has been a dominant force on the field, recording 120 tackles and 10 sacks as a sophomore. He also boasts a 4.6 40-yard dash time and a 35-inch vertical jump. Taylor has already received offers from top programs such as Penn State, Ohio State, and Michigan. The Blue Knights' star linebacker is expected to be one of the top recruits in the state of Connecticut this fall. With the offer from Notre Dame, Taylor's recruitment is heating up. He plans to take official visits to Notre Dame and other top contenders in the coming months, with a decision expected in the spring of 2027.