Ethan Long’s Notre Dame Commitment: A Weekend to Remember in South Bend
Greenwich, Connecticut - January 22, 2024
Ethan Long, the standout safety from Brunswick School in Greenwich, Connecticut, and a key commitment for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish class of 2025, recently made a significant return to South Bend for Junior Day. Long, who had committed to Notre Dame over other notable programs such as Wisconsin, Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State, took the opportunity to immerse himself in the Irish football culture and bond with future teammates.
During his visit, the 6-2, 185-pound defensive back engaged in insightful discussions with defensive coordinator Coach Chris O’Leary about the team’s defensive scheme and Long’s potential role. Long expressed his excitement about being coached by O’Leary and highlighted the transparent conversations with Coaches Al Golden and Marcus Freeman.
What made Long’s visit unique was its focus on camaraderie rather than scouting for fit. Long reveled in the chance to spend time with fellow commits, including Justin Thurman, Ivan Taylor, Cree Thomas, Deuce Knight, CJ May, and Davion Dixon. Long also took on a recruiting role, aiming to convince other prospects, Mark Zachery and Dallas Golden, that Notre Dame was the ideal home for them.
Reflecting on his commitment, Long emphasized the relief of no longer searching for guidance and the joy of connecting with both coaches and prospective teammates. Coming off an impressive junior season at Brunswick School, where he recorded 56 tackles, three interceptions, and three forced fumbles, Long is poised for success as the No. 27 safety in the 2025 recruiting class according to Rivals.
With offers from prominent programs like Pitt, Boston College, Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, Wisconsin, and others, Long’s ascent as a four-star prospect showcases his potential impact on the Notre Dame secondary. As he continues to build relationships and contribute to the recruiting efforts, Ethan Long appears to be a key figure in shaping the future success of the Irish defensive backfield.
