Legacy offensive line recruit James Halter commits to Notre Dame

Pittsburgh (Pa.) Central Catholic four-star offensive lineman James Halter has committed to Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame. His father Jordan played offensive line for the Irish in the early 1990s.

“It’s really special, they have a great tradition,” Halter said, excited about his own journey.

“The whole staff are real and genuine people. They care about their players and know how to get the best out of them. The people make it special. Everyone there really cares about you and wants to see you succeed.”

Rivals ranks the 6-foot-5, 270-pound Halter as the nation’s No. 8 interior offensive lineman and No. 154 prospect overall. He was back in South Bend on Saturday night to watch the Irish beat rival USC.

“The environment at Notre Dame was unbelievable,” Halter said. “The energy from the fans and the tradition surrounding that rivalry made it special. 

“What excites me most about them is the strong culture.”

Halter was offered by Notre Dame during his visit to campus in September. He commits to the Irish over an offer list that also included Ohio State, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Nebraska, Vanderbilt and North Carolina.

The Rivals Industry tabs Halter as the nation’s No. 22 interior offensive lineman. Notre Dame is off to a fast start in the 2027 cycle and Halter is the latest to join the fold. He adds to a class Rivals previously ranked No. 9 nationally.