IRISH NEWSLINK: “Quenton Nelson ‘Surprised And Ecstatic’ To Be Selected By The Colts [as 1st Round, #6 Overall Pick in NFL Draft]” – Colts.com

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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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IRISH NEWSLINK: “San Francisco 49ers Draft Notre Dame T Mike McGlinchey” – 49ers.com

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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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IRISH NEWSLINK: “Notre Dame – NFL Draft Tracker” – NFLcom

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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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IRISH NEWSLINK: “Isaac Rochell Selected By The Los Angeles Chargers” – UND

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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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IRISH NEWSLINK: “Deshone Kizer [NFL Draft Profile]” – NFL

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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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IRISH NEWSWATCH: “NFC exec: #NotreDame QB #DeShoneKizer is top-10 pick” – NFL.com

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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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