Notre Dame landed a commitment today from Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller four-star defensive tackle Elijah Taylor. The 6-3, 285-pounder is a big pickup at a position of need.

The class of 2015 recruit chose the Irish over offers from Cincinnati, Duke, Florida State, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Maryland, Miami, Michigan State, Ohio, Ohio State, Tennessee, West Virginia and Western Kentucky.

"It was just the place for me," Taylor told Blue & Gold Illustrated the night before he made his commitment public. "There's so much tradition there, the academics are some of the best in the country and I really felt a great connection with the coaching staff."

Upon first receiving an offer from Notre Dame on Oct. 19 before the home game against USC last season, Taylor didn't hold back. He spoke very highly of the Irish and what the offer meant to him.

"It was a really special moment for me and my family," Taylor said. "I'm still open to schools but right now they are very high on my list."

247Sports ranks Taylor as the No. 19 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 12 overall prospect in Ohio.

Stay tuned to Blue & Gold Illustrated for the latest on Notre Dame's newest commit in the 2015 class.