RALEIGH, NC - OCTOBER 06: Nick McCloud #4 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack reacts during their game against the Boston College Eagles at Carter-Finley Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Raleigh, North Carolina. North Carolina State won 28-23. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Going into the offseason defensive back was likely the position to cause most people to worry when thinking about the future of Notre Dame’s football team.
Notre Dame’s recruiting had been average at best and with the departure of three starters (Troy Pride, Alohi Gilman, and Jalen Elliot) the Irish looked to be in a tough spot heading into the 2020 season.