With the NFL Draft just weeks away, ESPN’s Matt Miller predicted all 257 picks, projecting six Notre Dame players to be selected.
Projected Notre Dame Draft Picks:
- No. 41 Chicago Bears — S Xavier Watts
- No. 53 Tampa Bay Buccaneers — CB Benjamin Morrison
- No. 125 Los Angeles Chargers — TE Mitchell Evans
- No. 207 New York Jets — LB Jack Kiser
- No. 224 Miami Dolphins — EDGE RJ Oben
- No. 227 San Francisco 49ers — QB Riley Leonard
However, Howard Cross III, Rylie Mills, Beaux Collins, Kris Mitchell, and Jordan Clark were left out of his mock draft. Miller’s predictions were made before Notre Dame’s pro day, where all 32 NFL teams were in attendance.
Recent Notre Dame Draft Success:
Last year, the Irish saw seven players drafted, including Joe Alt, Blake Fisher, JD Bertrand, Marist Liufau, Cam Hart, Audric Estimé, and Javontae Jean-Baptiste—the first time since 2021 Notre Dame had six or more selections.
Pro Day Standouts:
- Riley Leonard shined but skipped athletic testing to keep teams guessing.
- Jordan Clark impressed with 18 reps on the bench press.
Upcoming Notre Dame Recruiting Buzz:
- Five-star OT target receives a key update.
- Four-star WR Bubba Frazier details his interest in the Irish.
- Elite TE recruit Ian Premer raves about his visit to South Bend.
- Notre Dame pushing to flip Florida State LB commit Karon Maycock.
The Irish continue to make waves in both the draft and recruiting, proving their dominance in player development.
