Notre Dame Fighting Irish Well Represented in NFL
Impressive Number of Former Players Still Active in the League
Cut-Down Day Sees Roster Changes, But Many Irish Remain
The NFL's cut-down day recently took place, with teams finalizing their rosters for the upcoming season. Despite a busy day of roster moves, an impressive number of former Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players remain active in the NFL.
In total, 34 former Notre Dame players and one current player were on NFL rosters as of cut-down day. This number includes a wide range of players, from starters on Super Bowl contenders to backups on rebuilding teams. Some of the most notable Notre Dame alumni currently in the NFL include:
- Quenton Nelson, All-Pro guard for the Indianapolis Colts
- Manti Te'o, starting linebacker for the Chicago Bears
- Will Fuller V, wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins
- Romeo Okwara, defensive end for the Detroit Lions
- Julian Love, safety for the New York Giants
The strong representation of Notre Dame players in the NFL is a testament to the program's long history of producing talented athletes. Notre Dame has consistently been one of the top producers of NFL talent in recent years, and the current crop of players is no exception.
With the regular season set to begin in just a few weeks, Notre Dame fans will be excited to see their former players make an impact on the field. The Fighting Irish have a long and storied history in the NFL, and their current players are poised to continue that tradition of success.
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