Notre Dame is about to send a pair of defensive ends to the NFL Draft for the second year in a row – something that seemed almost unthinkable in years past. That makes for a tall order for Notre Dame defensive line coach Mike Elston and new defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman this spring. While they have some talent to work with, questions remain on how they will ultimately fill out their depth chart. Here’s an overview of the position heading into spring football.
Defensive Ends Out
- Daelin Hayes – 9.0 sacks, 20.