The Irish, led by head coach Marcus Freeman, have set their sights on Efrem White, a 4-star athlete from Vero Beach, Florida, who’s been committed to Florida State for months.
On Friday, Notre Dame dropped a scholarship offer for White, and whispers are growing louder that he might soon visit South Bend. If he does, it could be a turning point in his recruitment, putting Florida State on edge and giving Notre Dame a chance to pull off a stunning flip. This is a chess match between two powerhouse programs, and White is the prize here.
Vero Beach 4-star ATH Efrem White Reconsiders FSU Pledge After Late Notre Dame Offer And Visit Buzz
White, Hailing from Vero Beach High School, is a 6’2”, 190-pound athlete who has college coaches thrilled over his potential. He’s got the frame and speed to play multiple spots, with most analysts pegging him as a future wide receiver or defensive back.
His versatility is his calling card, and it’s why he’s rated as a 4-star recruit in the 2026 class. White pledged to Florida State earlier this year, which seemed to lock him in as a cornerstone of the Seminoles’ future plans. But Notre Dame’s late joining the competition has now changed the conversation.
Notre Dame offered four-star ATH and Florida State commit Efrem White out of Vero Beach (Fla.) High.
White is a longtime Seminoles pledge, but the Irish are looking to make a run here. I believe ND likes him at WR.https://t.co/noW7oifcqY pic.twitter.com/V0jqWa12uG
— Mike Singer (@MikeTSinger) May 17, 2025
Recruiting isn’t static, it’s a living, breathing thing, and White’s interest in hearing out the Irish suggests he’s not as locked in as Florida State fans might have hoped. A visit to Notre Dame could be on the horizon, and if it happens, it’ll be a golden opportunity for Freeman and his staff to sell their vision.
It’s no secret that Freeman loves players who can do it all. Since taking the reins, he has built a reputation for chasing athletes who bring flexibility to the roster, players who can line up in different spots and keep offenses or defenses guessing.
White checks every box. Whether snagging passes as a receiver or locking down receivers as a corner, his skill set screams playmaker, and that’s precisely what Freeman wants in South Bend.
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The ball’s in White’s court. If he takes that visit to Notre Dame, it’s a sign he is genuinely torn. Freeman’s track record suggests he’s got a knack for closing the deal when he gets a recruit on campus, and a strong pitch could tip the scales. But one can’t count Florida State out, they’ve got history with White and plenty of reasons to think he’ll stick around. It’s too close to call right now, but the next few weeks could tell the tale.
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