Steve Elmer will no longer play football. The rising senior and 30-game starter for the Irish along the offensive line has decided to move on from the sport, set to earn his degree in May, just three-and-a-half years after he enrolled early as a freshman during spring semester.
Elmer took to UND.com to pen a letter to Irish fans, explaining why he was ready to move on and pursue his professional future away from the gridiron. Head coach Brian Kelly praised Elmer, pointing to the three-year starter as the type of student-athlete that makes Notre Dame special.