Notre Dame misses out on top 2027 tight end who commits to SEC program

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Notre Dame football has a strong history at the tight end position, but that wasn’t enough to entice one of the top 2027 prospects to play in South Bend.

On Saturday morning, Tennessee tight end Malik Howard decided to stay home and play for the Volunteers. The 6-foot, 4-inch and 231-pounder is one of the top at his position in the country, ranking as the No. 11 player at tight end and No. 215 overall according to the 247Sports Composite.

Howard did have an official visit set up to see the Irish this coming weekend, but clearly his plans have changed and most likely that trip won’t be happening. Notre Dame does have Titus Hawk committed at the position, but having a pair entering the program is usually the most ideal situation. Many of the top tight ends in the 2027 class have already committed, so the Irish’s options are to try and flip one of them or take a lower ranked prospect that they believe can turn into a solid player a few years down the road.

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This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Notre Dame’s top remaining 2027 TE prospect stays home in Tennessee

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