Notre Dame picked up its first commitment of the 2022 class on Tuesday with a pledge from Zionsville (Ind.) High offensive lineman Joey Tanona. BlueandGold.com recruiting insider Mike Singer breaks down what his commitment means for the Fighting Irish.

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1. Tanona is a big-time commitment for Notre Dame. Should I just end the article with that sentence? Rivals ranks Tanona, who holds 14 offers, as a four-star prospect, and with his sophomore tape he is very deserving of that designation. A bit of a late bloomer on the recruiting front in the Indianapolis area, Tanona is a national recruit and a huge early pledge for the Irish.