4-star QB recruit Wonderful ‘Champ’ Monds commits to legendary program
Four-star quarterback recruit Wonderful 'Champ' Monds IV announced his commitment to Notre Dame on ESPN's 'The Pat McAfee Show' on May 1, 2026. The Vero Beach, Florida native chose the Fighting Irish over Ohio State and Florida State, citing head coach Marcus Freeman as a major influence. Monds, who reclassified to the 2027 recruiting class, is ranked as the No. 22 quarterback nationally by Rivals.
- ▪Wonderful 'Champ' Monds IV committed to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during an appearance on 'The Pat McAfee Show'.
- ▪He chose Notre Dame over offers from Ohio State Buckeyes and Florida State Seminoles.
- ▪Monds is a four-star recruit, ranked as the No. 22 quarterback nationally and No. 25 prospect in Florida by Rivals.
- ▪He reclassified from the 2028 class to join Notre Dame's 2027 recruiting class.
- ▪Monds helped lead Vero Beach to the Class 7A state championship game, where they lost 28-27 on a last-second Hail Mary.
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