Senior offensive guard Quenton Nelson is next up in the series of player profiles. Nelson came to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football program from Holmdel, New Jersey, and has started 23 games for the Irish so far. At 6’5 and 329 lbs, Nelson is massive mauler of a lineman; he is widely considered to be one of the best guards in the nation, and has backed up such a distinction with very solid and consistent play for the Irish throughout his time as a starter.
1. Pro Football Focus had him as the 32nd best prospect with eligibility to declare for 2017 draft.