TE Alex Welch Commits to Irish

Recruiting in Ohio State's backyard is no easy task. Notre Dame, however, hasn't let the challenge disrupt their recruiting efforts.

Multiple sources have reported tonight that Cincinnati Elder Tight End Alex Welch has committed to Notre Dame, choosing the Irish over Ohio State, Boston College, Florida State, Stanford, Michigan, Purdue, Oklahoma, and others.

Welch is the fourth prospect to commit to the Irish for the 2010 class, along with Chris Martin, Christian Lombard and Daniel Smith.

Rivals.com has Welch (6-5, 225) listed as a 4-star prospect and the 10th best Tight End in the country. He joins an already impressive Notre Dame Tight End group, with the likes of former Elder teammate and Ohio native Kyle Rudolph, Mike Ragone, and Joseph Fauria.