by Leprechaun Express & Steve Welsh
“Since the National Football League began drafting players in 1936 — starting with the initial draft on February 8, 1936, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Philadelphia — Notre Dame football players have been selected by NFL teams on 498 occasions. The total rises to 559 selections to the professional ranks when you include the AFL (37) and AAFC (24) drafts.
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“After wrapping up a terrific career as one of the greatest offensive linemen in Notre Dame history, Quenton Nelson will be playing his pro ball less than three hours south in Indianapolis, where the Colts made him the No. 6-overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. … Nelson — an unanimous All-American selection for the Fighting Irish last season —
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“With the ninth-overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers selected Notre Dame tackle Mike McGlinchey. McGlinchey’s stock has risen over the last 48 hours as he emerged as the consensus top tackle in this year’s class. With the pick, San Francisco has now acquired the heir apparent to Joe Staley. ‘He is a pile driver in
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“… a rundown of Notre Dame’s undrafted free agents and where they will try and make a roster this season.”
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Kizer, DeShone QB 6’4″ 233 Notre Dame Pick 20, Round 2 (52) Browns 5.7 Rochell, Isaac DT 6’4″ 280 Notre Dame Pick 7, Round 7 (225) Chargers 5.3 Others … Folston, Tarean RB 5’9″ 214 Notre Dame 4.9 Jones, Jarron DT 6’6″ 316 Notre Dame 5.5 Luke, Cole CB 5’11” 195 Notre Dame 4.9 Onwualu, James LB 6’1″ 232 Notre
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“Former University of Notre Dame defensive lineman Isaac Rochell was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the seventh pick in the seventh round (225th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft Saturday afternoon in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Eakins Oval.”
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“Standout quarterback is the 13th Notre Dame signal caller drafted in the top two rounds of the NFL Draft”
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“… Inconsistent decision-maker. Showed dreadful lapses in judgement that lead to interceptions. Too willing to make off-balanced heaves. Benched against Stanford. Had at least one interception in 15 of his 23 starts. …”
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“University of Notre Dame junior quarterback DeShone Kizer has decided to forego his final two years of eligibility to make himself available for the 2017 National Football League Draft. ‘DeShone is an extremely gifted quarterback that was faced with a difficult decision,’ Irish head coach Brian Kelly said. ‘He could return as a senior captain at Notre Dame — a
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“#NotreDame quarterback #DeShoneKizer declared for the #NFL draft Monday, giving up his senior season and opening up the Fighting Irish’s starting job next year for #BrandonWimbush. Kizer put together a solid junior season …. He threw for 2,925 yards and 26 touchdowns, and rushed for 472 yards and eight touchdowns. … Earlier this month, Malik Zaire … announced he was
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… #DeShoneKizer remains one of college #football’s most highly regarded prospects in scouting circles. … an NFC executive views the redshirt sophomore as a top-10 draft choice. ‘Pocket passer with a very good arm, has the athletic ability to get out and make plays with his feet,” the executive [said] …’All the tools are there. He’s struggled a little bit
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“The 6-4, 230-pounder has all the physical tools NFL teams salivate over when it comes to quarterback prospects.”
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