From Joe Montana and Jerome Bettis to Zack Martin and Harrison Smith, the Fighting Irish are one of the largest manufacturers of NFL talent. This season shouldn’t be any different.
The biggest name coming from South Bend this April will be DeShone Kizer, possibly. If the junior play caller decides to go pro a year early, he’ll be considered a top 10 draft pick.
For the rest of Notre Dame, there are a few faces that may make their way to the NFL draft. They may not be a top prospect, but in seven rounds a lot can happen.