A defensive lineman prospect coming out of high school from the Chicago area is nearing what should be a consequential recruiting decision, and now two elite college football programs have stuck out from the pack ahead of that choice. Four-star Chicago (Ill.) Brother Rice defensive lineman Brayden Parks has already narrowed his own interest to eight prospective landing spots, but one pair of schools continues to lead the way in his recruitment. Fighting Irish out in front MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Notre Dame has been at the forefront of the conversation for Parks from the outset and recently hosted the Chicago prospect to campus over this past weekend for its annual Blue & Gold spring game. Ranking just inside the top 10 of the national recruiting rankings with a strong defensive-oriented class, the Fighting Irish are reportedly set to host Parks on another visit from June 12-14.…