Category: NFL
Will Philip Rivers or Riley Leonard start for Colts at QB vs. Seahawks? ‘We’ll see how the week goes’; The Colts are in wait-and-see mode as Philip Rivers and Riley Leonard begin practice on Wednesday ahead of Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.
IRISH NEWSLINK: “RECAP: Notre Dame & The NFL Draft” – UND 5.1.18
“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.
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK: “Quenton Nelson ‘Surprised And Ecstatic’ To Be Selected By The Colts [as 1st Round, #6 Overall Pick in NFL Draft]” – Colts.com
“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 —
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK: “San Francisco 49ers Draft Notre Dame T Mike McGlinchey” – 49ers.com
“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
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK: “2018 draft: Quenton Nelson says he’s played final game for ND” – NFLcom
IRISH NEWSLINK: Breaking down impending NFL decisions for Notre Dame’s junior achievers
IRISH NEWSLINK: Notre Dame RB Adams faces big choice
IRISH NEWSLINK: NFL Decisions Loom for Notre Dame Juniors Heading into Citrus Bowl
IRISH NEWSLINK: “Irish In The Pros: NFL Week One” – Blue & Gold Illustrated/Rivals
IRISH NEWSLINK: “Irish In The Pros: Final Roster Updates” – Blue & Gold Illustrated/ Rivals
IRISH NEWSLINK: “Where Notre Dame’s Undrafted Players Landed” – Blue and Gold Illustrated
“… a rundown of Notre Dame’s undrafted free agents and where they will try and make a roster this season.”
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK: “Notre Dame – NFL Draft Tracker” – NFLcom
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
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK: “Isaac Rochell Selected By The Los Angeles Chargers” – UND
“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.”
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK: “DeShone Kizer Selected No. 52 Overall by the Cleveland Browns” – UND
“Standout quarterback is the 13th Notre Dame signal caller drafted in the top two rounds of the NFL Draft”
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK: “Deshone Kizer [NFL Draft Profile]” – NFL
“… 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. …”
» Read moreIRISH UPDATE: “NFL Draft 2017” – NFL
IRISH NEWSLINK UND: “DeShone Kizer Elects To Make Himself Eligible For 2017 #NFL Draft; Junior departs Notre Dame ranked in the top-10 in school history in 19 different career offensive categories”
“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
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK AP/Los Angeles Times: “#NotreDame QB #DeShoneKizer declares for the #NFL draft”
“#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
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “NFC exec: #NotreDame QB #DeShoneKizer is top-10 pick” – NFL.com
… #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
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK USA Today Draft Wire: “Could Notre Dame’s DeShone Kizer be the best QB in the 2017 NFL draft?”
“The 6-4, 230-pounder has all the physical tools NFL teams salivate over when it comes to quarterback prospects.”
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