A surprisingly productive freshman season was cut short when Drue Tranquill tore his ACL against Louisville, another season-ending injury that derailed the Irish defense. But Tranquill’s recover has been nothing short of miraculous, and is a telling detail about the work ethic and impressive physicality of the Indiana native.
Held back during spring practice, Tranquill was ready to compete less than five months removed from major knee surgery. Now nearly nine months after the procedure, Tranquill will attack his sophomore season the same way he has rehab and his early playing experience.
Let’s take a look at Notre Dame’s jumbo safety.