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Development More Likely Than Instant Impact for Notre Dame Defensive Enrollees

Notre Dame has a few early enrollees on the offensive side of the ball who could force their way onto the field this fall. On the defensive side of the ball, early enrollment for the six defensive players will be more about development versus immediate impact. Between the depth at some positions and the raw skills some possess, playing time might not be in the immediate future for most, but long-term, this group offers some fascinating potential for the Fighting Irish.

Gabriel Rubio (DT) – Five years ago, we might be looking at Gabriel Rubio enrolling early and projecting him as an opening day starter for Notre Dame.