Notre Dame Flips 2027 Safety James Criniti
Notre Dame has added 2027 safety James Criniti, a South Bend-area prospect from St. Joseph, who flipped his commitment from Central Michigan and will join the Fighting Irish as a preferred walk-on. The 6-foot-1, 210-pound recruit called Notre Dame his dream school after visiting campus for games and camps. Criniti recorded 69 tackles and three interceptions during the 2026 season, helping St. Joseph finish 9-2.





