With spring football wrapping down this week and concluding with the Blue & Gold game on Saturday, we’ve learned a little about just where the Irish currently stand in their quest to return to the playoffs. From what we know now, there are some players that Notre Dame is going to need to take some big steps forward in order to make another playoff run.
Here’s six players who Notre Dame really needs to step forward still much like we saw Jalen Elliott emerge in 2018. Remember, a year ago everyone was writing Elliott off completely. Fast forward a year and we’re all talking about Notre Dame hasn’t had a safety duo like they do now in year.