Irish Illustrated and 247Sports have learned that Notre Dame has picked up a commitment from Mars (Pa.) high school four-star offensive tackle Michael Carmody, one of the top players at his position in the class of 2020.

The 6-6, 285-pounder chose the Fighting Irish over scholarship offers from Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Texas A&M, Virginia Tech, Pittsburgh, Miami, Northwestern, Stanford and many others across the country.

Notre Dame wasn’t exactly early with an offer, as the staff only extended one recently on May 5, but led by offensive line coach Jeff Quinn and offensive coordinator Chip Long, the staff fought hard to get into this recruitment and that effort paid off in a big way. Despite a strong push from other suitors, the Fighting Irish were able to secure his commitment.

"Coach Quinn stopped by and although we don't have any football workouts, he did watch me play basketball,” said Carmody of the moment he landed a Notre Dame offer. “I know that worked for him because he said that he likes his football players playing basketball. He got to watch me do that for a bit. Friday night, my parents and I made plans to speak with him on Sunday. We spoke and he let me know I had an opportunity to play at Notre Dame. Ever since, I've been on top of the world."

At the time of his offer, his parents couldn’t have been more excited. Carmody made it clear that everyone was on board with Notre Dame despite having to wait for an offer. In the end, it was all worth it.

"They were on the phone with me and coach Quinn when he offered me. They were pretty excited for me,” said Carmody of his parents’ reaction to the good news. “My dad texted my grandma. She couldn't be a bigger Notre Dame fan. She texted me congratulations. I know my dad went and told all of his friends. He was ecstatic for me and so was my mom."

With his decision now made, Carmody can focus his attention on his senior football season, senior basketball season and then preparing to enroll at Notre Dame.

"I will not be enrolling early," said Carmody, who will arrive in June 2020. "My dad is the basketball coach at Mars, so I want to play for him one last time and play my senior basketball season."

247Sports Evaluation: Great frame with wide shoulders and arm length. Easily can carry 300 pounds. Excels on basketball court as well. Athletic with quick feet. Fires off quickly at snap. Gets to the second level easily. Physical at point of attack. Patient in pass pro. Does not lunge. Once engaged, controls defender well. Has good body control. Accurate with hand placement. Needs to continue to develop upper body strength. Must be more consistent in sinking his hips. Multi-year starter at high-level program. Likely projects as a second- or third-round NFL draft pick. — 247Sports national analyst Brian Dohn

247Sports Ranking: No. 92 overall player this cycle, No. 12 offensive tackle in the nation, No. 2 prospect in Pennsylvania from the 2020 class

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 124 overall player this cycle, No. 12 offensive tackle in the nation, No. 2 prospect in Pennsylvania from the 2020 class

NFL Draft Projection: 2nd - 3rd round

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