All spring successes need to be taken with multiple grains of salt. Consider some of the highlights of Notre Dame’s Blue-Gold Game just 11 months ago. Quarterback-turned-running back Avery Davis took 13 touches for 54 yards. Michael Young caught four passes for 82 yards. Early-enrolled linebacker Bo Bauer made seven tackles.
In the spring’s aftermath, this space even featured a headline of “Avery Davis’ move bumps Notre Dame’s RB depth from dire to versatile.” It was the last headline Davis would make in 2018, taking 27 total touches for 100 yards in the regular season. Young managed seven catches for 138 yards.