With CJ Carr back as the starting quarterback for the Fighting Irish in 2026, the short-term outlook for Notre Dame is quite strong. There will continue to be a conversation around the future of the position after Carr. With Jarrard, Blake Hebert, and Noah Grubbs also on the roster, there is some good talent in that room. Adding another talent like Monds in the 2027 class, however, would greatly improve your chances of finding another great quarterback whenever Carr does head to the NFL.
It will be interesting to see if Notre Dame can make a strong move with Monds this spring, including on that visit.
Monds’ recruiting background
Monds was previously a member of the 2028 recruiting class before reclassifying to 2027 recently. Despite that jump, Monds is still rated as a four-star player on the 247 Sports Composite ranking. That rating has the Florida native pegged as the No. 254 overall player, the No.17 quarterback, and the No. player from the state of Florida for the 2027 recruiting class. As Monds showcases himself this offseason, he feels like a safe bet to move up those rankings.
A long list of impressive programs has been pursuing Monds. The 6-2, 225-pound signal caller currently holds offers from the Fighting Irish, Ohio State, Michigan, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Florida, Texas A&M, Miami, Florida State, Auburn, South Carolina, SMU, UNC, Illinois, UCF, Baylor, Wake Forest, and West Virginia, among others.
In five games in 2025, Monds flashed as the main backup to 2026 Florida State athlete signee Efrem White. He managed to complete 45 of 63 passes (71 percent) for 691 yards and seven touchdowns. Monds also scored a touchdown on the ground, while also not throwing an interception. With a very talented Vero Beach team returning next season, you should expect the dynamic signal caller to put together a tremendous year.