Notre Dame lands a dedication four-star DL Tiki Hola

Notre Dame’s run of blue-chip commitments persevered on Saturday.

Four-star defensive lineman Tiki Hola dedicated to the Irish over SMU — a colossal victory for Marcus Freeman and Al Washington at the recruiting path scooping up any other big-time piece to their star-studded 2026 recruiting elegance.

“Up to these last two visits, I had no idea. Both teams had been talking to me for a while and I knew was valuable to them,” Hola began. “Notre Dame has done a great job recruiting me. Coach Freeman and what they’re doing with the program … they’re doing a really good job.”

The Irish had been reducing away the touted 2026 defensive lineman from Central Texas for years.

Washington and assistant DL trainer Nick Sebastian had been paramount in Notre Dame’s surge.

“Coach Sebastian and Coach Washington have been recruiting me for the last few years,” the four-star DL stated. “They’ve always made me feel like it’s home. I’m really comfortable there and in that environment. The fan base and the teammates over there made me feel welcomed and they made me feel valuable.”

The Mustangs had been “neck and neck” with the Irish main into Saturday’s expose. Hola formally visited the Hilltop ultimate weekend.

He will go back to South Bend for a 3rd time this yr on June 13 for his professional consult with — after absorbing the Irish’s star-studded junior day in February and the spring sport ultimate month.

In that span, Hola took place upon his determination.

“Outside of football, Coach Freeman and Coach Washington are two great people,” he detailed. “Being coached by them would be a great opportunity — to expend my opportunities in football and the doors that God has opened for me outside of football.”