It was a much different “Pot of Gold Day” for Notre Dame football than in the recent past, as not nearly as many offers went to prospects throughout the day.
We have been accustomed to seeing many scholarships given out, but 2026 was much different. The early offer went out to 2028 wide receiver Deandre Bidden, and a few more followed throughout the day.
With a newer coaching staff, changes were bound to happen, and the biggest one has been not waiting to make an offer. If the Irish staff believes they fit the programs needs, they won’t hesitate to let it be known that they’re wanted in South Bend without waiting.
Check out below who else got a Notre Dame offer on “Pot of Gold Day,” as it was all about one specific position in the 2028 class.
2028 offensive tackle Wyatt VanBoening
I am extremely honored to receive an offer from the University of Notre Dame! Thank you @NDFootball for this incredible opportunity! @Jmack37@corsairfb@FISTFootball@AllenTrieu@GregSmithRivals@SWiltfong_@CoachChris_Roll@NotreDame247@CoachSaboFISTpic.twitter.com/bOsVzfmZOR
— Wyatt VanBoening (C/O 2028) (@WyattVanBoening) March 17, 2026
Perfect size for a tackle at 6-foot, 7-inches and 280-pounds, VanBoening is mainly a Midwest prospect at the moment and not ranked, but that is going to change over the next few months. Tennessee offered in February, and now with the Irish in the fold, more teams will come calling.
2028 offensive tackle Joey Fleming
Absolutely blessed to receive an offer from The University of Notre Dame. @NDFootball@Marcus_Freeman1@CoachJoeRudolph@HHSPantherFB#agtgpic.twitter.com/rBCEvPR469
— Joey Fleming (@joey_flem) March 17, 2026
Fleming already has multiple major offers, as the 6-foot, 5-inch and 280-pounder is an impressive athlete who can easily dunk a basketball. Also unranked, expect to see the Alabama tackle near the top of the list when the first set gets released.
2028 offensive tackle Austin Attalah
#AGTG After an AMAZING conversation with @CoachJoeRudolph I’m blessed, humbled, and grateful to receive a scholarship offer to NOTRE DAME🍀 #GOIRISH@adamgorney@BrandonHuffman@PGregorian@GregSmithRivals@GregBiggins@sixstarfootball@TheUCReport@Rivals@Coachrogers76pic.twitter.com/4XNQXPLYai
— Austin Attalah (@AustinAttalah) March 17, 2026
The California tackle is close to being a national prospect, and with the Notre Dame offer, he’s well on his way. Minnesota also gave him a scholarship today, as the 6-foot, 8-inch and 270-pounder has blown up in the last few months.
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This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Notre Dame’s new ‘Pot of Gold Day’ approach: Offer a few elite players
