Oluwasemilore Olubobola, a 2027 offensive tackle at St. Peter's Prep in New Jersey, is closing in on a college decision with Miami and Notre Dame emerging as the two programs that have been viewed as the strongest contenders down the stretch. But, the latest movement has shifted heavily toward the Irish.
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5-star OT Oluwasemilore Olubobola nearing decision as Miami fades
The Rivals recruiting prediction machine now lists Notre Dame as the clear favorite at 87.9%, with new leader movement logged from national recruiting analysts Steve Wiltfong and Chad Simmons. Miami is listed below 1% in the current recruiting prediction machine snapshot.
Miami had been one of Olubobola's favorites for months, and his March 31 unofficial visit to Coral Gables kept the Hurricanes alive in the race. Notre Dame then got its chance on April 25, when Olubobola made an unofficial visit to South Bend. That visit seems to have clearly made an impression. Both Miami and Notre Dame have built reputations for being able to develop young offensive linemen and send them to the NFL.
Olubobola is one of the highest-ranked offensive tackles in the 2027 class
Olubobola measures in at 6 feet 6 and 295 pounds. Rivals/On3 ranks him No. 25 nationally, No. 3 among offensive tackles and No. 2 in New Jersey. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 17 overall prospect, No. 2 offensive tackle and No. 1 player in New Jersey. ESPN ranks him No. 42 in the ESPN 300, No. 7 among offensive tackles, No. 8 in the region and No. 2 in New Jersey.
Olubobola plays at St. Peter's Prep in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was the starting left tackle as a junior for a St. Peter's Prep team that went 8-3 and reached the semifinal round of New Jersey's Non-Public A playoffs in 2025.
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