2026 Spring Practice Thread

[Dale]

Quarterback (4)

CJ Carr (3)
Blake Hebert (4)
Noah Grubbs (4, EE)
Teddy Jarrard (4, Summer Enrollee)

Runningback (5 - 9)

Aneyas Williams (2)
Kedren Young (3)
Nolan James (4)
Javian Osborne (4, EE)
Jonaz Walton (4, EE)

Wide Receiver (16 - 25)

Jordan Faison (1)
Jaden Greathouse (2)
Mylan Graham (3)
Micah Gilbert (3)
Cam Williams (3)
Logan Saldate (3)
Xavier Southall (3, PWO)
Matt Jeffrey (3, PWO)
Quincy Porter (4)
Jerome Bettis Jr (4)
Elijah Burress (4)
Kaydon Finley (4, EE)
Devin Fitzgerald (4, EE)
Dylan Faison (4, EE)
Brayden Robison (4, EE)
Bubba Frazier (4, EE)

Tight End (7 - 32)

Ty Washington (1)
Cooper Flanagan (2)
Henry Garrity (2, PWO)
Jack Larsen (3)
James Flanigan (4)
Ian Premer (4, Summer Enrollee)
Preston Fryzel (4, EE)

Offensive Lineman (22 - 54)

Ashton Craig (1)
Charles Jagusah (2)
Chris Terek (2)
Sullivan Absher (2)
Joe Otting (2)
Anthonie Knapp (2)
Devan Houstan (2)
Guerby Lambert (3)
Styles Prescod (3)
Peter Jones (3)
Robbie Wollan (3, PWO)
Max Anderson (3, PWO)
Marty Augustine (4)
Will Black (4)
Owen Strebig (4)
Cam Herron (4)
Ben Nichols (4, Summer Enrollee)
Sullivan Garvin (4, EE)
Grayson McKeough (4, EE)
Tyler Merrill (4, EE)
Gregory Patrick (4, Summer Enrollee)
Charlie Thom (4, EE)

Defensive End (8 - 62)

Boubacar Traore (2)
Loghan Thomas (2)
Bryce Young (2)
Keon Keeley (2)
Dom Hulak (4)
Joe Reiff (4)
Rodney Dunham (4, EE)
Ebenezer Ewetade (4, EE)

Defensive Tackle (13 - 75)

Jason Onye (1)
Elijah Hughes (1)
Francis Brewu (2)
Armel Mukam (2)
Brenan Vernon (2)
Cole Mullins (3)
Sean Sevilano (3)
Tionne Gray (3)
Chris Burgess (4)
Davion Dixon (4)
Gordy Sulfsted (4)
Tiki Hola (4, EE)
Elijah Golden (4, EE)

Linebacker (11 - 86)

Jaylen Sneed (1)
Drayk Bowen (1)
Jaiden Ausberry (2)
Kyng Viliamu-Asa (2)
Kahuna Kia (2)
Madden Faraimo (3)
Teddy Rezac (3)
Tommy Powlus (3, PWO)
Ko’o Kia (4)
Kobe Clapper (4, EE)
Thomas Davis Jr (4, EE)

Cornerback (9 - 95)

Christian Gray (1)
DJ McKinney (1)
Leonard Moore (2)
Dallas Golden (3)
Mark Zackery (3)
Jayden Sanders (3)
Khary Adams (4, EE)
Chaston Smith (4, EE)
Ayden Pouncey (4, EE)

Safety (7 - 102)

Luke Talich (1)
Adon Shuler (1)
Tae Johnson (3)
Brandon Logan (4)
Ethan Long (4)
Nick Reddish (4, EE)
Joey O’Brien (4, EE)

Special Teams (6 - 108)

K Spencer Porath (2)
K/P Erik Schmidt (3)
K Micah Drescher (4)
P Jasper Scaife (4)
LS Joseph Vinci (2, PWO)
LS Andrew Kros (2, PWO)

*I included walk ons due the 85 scholarship limit no longer mattering. Some remaining eligibility for aforementioned PWOs could be wrong, or unlikely to use a 5th year. They are also grandfathered in a spot over the 105.

 

[Cackalacky2.0]

This team is gonna be real good but holy shit find a kicker. Biagi has some off-season work to do.

 

[Dale]

H/T @Domina Nostra for his usual service. Any corrections are welcomed

 

[Dale]

With Rezac’s departure, we don’t even have a walk on or scout team QB it appears. Even with Jarrard as an addition, need a few warm bodies. Him and Buchner also functioned under ST as place holders.

 

[irishfan]

With Rezac’s departure, we don’t even have a walk on or scout team QB it appears. Even with Jarrard as an addition, need a few warm bodies. Him and Buchner also functioned under ST as place holders.

Buchner was our holder?

 

[Irish du Nord]

With Rezac’s departure, we don’t even have a walk on or scout team QB it appears. Even with Jarrard as an addition, need a few warm bodies. Him and Buchner also functioned under ST as place holders.

Did the kid from Louisiana graduate? Devezin, I think?

 

[RudyVerse]

Let’s hope Loghan and Young take big jumps in year 3.

 

[dankgesang]

I wonder what the day to day is like for someone like Vernon. The coaches have surely at this point told him that if he wants minutes he needs to get in the portal, but he's just like nah I'm actually here to get my degree and play for Notre Dame.

 

[Dale]

I wonder what the day to day is like for someone like Vernon. The coaches have surely at this point told him that if he wants minutes he needs to get in the portal, but he's just like nah I'm actually here to get my degree and play for Notre Dame.

I think with the 105 roster limits and when you list it out as such you realize some scholarship players basically fill in walk on roles at this point.

 

[Dale]

Did the kid from Louisiana graduate? Devezin, I think?

Listed as a RB

 

[Dale]

Pondering the Portal: Notre Dame’s Wide Receivers Room

A look at Notre Dame’s roster decisions and search for incoming talent in Mike Brown’s Wide Receivers Room.

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O’Malley believes KK Smith and Saldate can be expected to return next year

 

[NDFAN4LIFE2008]

Pondering the Portal: Notre Dame’s Wide Receivers Room

A look at Notre Dame’s roster decisions and search for incoming talent in Mike Brown’s Wide Receivers Room.

247sports.com

O’Malley believes KK Smith and Saldate can be confirmed to return next year

What about Gilbert or Williams

 

[notredomer23]

I am glad ND is not participating in this complete nonsense that USC is, announcing every single player that re-signs

 

[arrowryan]

 

[RudyVerse]

I wonder what the day to day is like for someone like Vernon. The coaches have surely at this point told him that if he wants minutes he needs to get in the portal, but he's just like nah I'm actually here to get my degree and play for Notre Dame.

Jamie at ISD said Vernon will never play at ND. Apparently he’s just not very good.

 

[allenm5333]

Jamie at ISD said Vernon will never play at ND. Apparently he’s just not very good.

wonder if he could be the "medical retirement" type

 

[Junkhead]

I consider myself a pretty serious fan, and I had no idea who that was.

 

[NDFAN4LIFE2008]

Jamie at ISD said Vernon will never play at ND. Apparently he’s just not very good.

How do you go from 5 star at one point to not playing

 

[arrowryan]

I consider myself a pretty serious fan, and I had no idea who that was.

His brother, Teddy, is a linebacker on the team

 

[Old Man Mike]

Why "5 star" to Zero?: Because "5 star" is something people say you are in high school. It MIGHT mean something later or it might just be a colossal misjudgment (by EVERYONE, not blamed on our staff). Why people continue to make the assumption of "can't miss" boggles me. High school and big time college are two different games.

 

[IrishSteelhead]

wonder if he could be the "medical retirement" type

He shows up every day and does what he’s supposed to, as far as we know. It’s not like he’s purposely staying off the field.

Did he have an injury or something? If not, why would you force him out? Ohio State went after him hard when that class showed some cracks, and he was steadfast the whole process.


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[mhunter123]

Will Onye get another year or is he done?

 

[IrishSteelhead]

Why "5 star" to Zero?: Because "5 star" is something people say you are in high school. It MIGHT mean something later or it might just be a colossal misjudgment (by EVERYONE, not blamed on our staff). Why people continue to make the assumption of "can't miss" boggles me. High school and big time college are two different games.

It’s not an exact science, but is still a good barometer of future success. Stars can’t be completely discredited, but also can’t be completely relied on.

The “hit rate” on 5 stars is astronomically higher than lower rated recruits.

You are basically holding 5 raffle tickets instead of one, so your odds of winning increase.


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[RudyVerse]

How do you go from 5 star at one point to not playing

Probably effort and drive.

 

[IRISHbluehen]

How do you go from 5 star at one point to not playing

He may have been a 5 star at one point in the cycle but he certainly wasn't by the time he enrolled. Some guys just dont work out, it is what it is.

 

[allenm5333]

He shows up every day and does what he’s supposed to, as far as we know. It’s not like he’s purposely staying off the field.

Did he have an injury or something? If not, why would you force him out? Ohio State went after him hard when that class showed some cracks, and he was steadfast the whole process.


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He has had some injuries. If he loves nd, wants a diploma, and doesnt see a bright playing future, could be possible

 

[Dale]

I wouldn’t bet against him being RB1 by seasons end

 

[notredomer23]

Greathouse returning makes it very clear at the position: Get your WR1 no matter the cost. They don’t need to get a capable transfer at the position besides that. Theres enough depth, and they are absolutely retaining him for less than any WR3 or 4 transfer would cost in the portal. Go get Marsh if he’s your guy.

 

[US_Highway14]

Quarterback (3)

CJ Carr (3)
Blake Hebert (4)
Noah Grubbs (4, EE)

Runningback (8 - 11)

Jadarian Price (1)
GiBran Payne (1)
Dylan Devezin (1, PWO)
Aneyas Williams (2)
Kedren Young (3)
Nolan James (4)
Javian Osborne (4, EE)
Jonaz Walton (4, EE)

Wide Receiver (18 - 29)

Jordan Faison (1)
Leo Scheidler (1, PWO)
KK Smith (2)
Jaden Greathouse (2)
Alex Whitman (2, PWO)
Micah Gilbert (3)
Cam Williams (3)
Logan Saldate (3)
Xavier Southall (3, PWO)
Matt Jeffrey (3, PWO)
Jerome Bettis Jr (4)
Scrap Richardson (4)
Elijah Burress (4)
Kaydon Finley (4, EE)
Devin Fitzgerald (4, EE)
Dylan Faison (4, EE)
Brayden Robison (4, EE)
Bubba Frazier (4, EE)

Tight End (8 - 37)

Ty Washington (1)
Justin Fisher (1, PWO)
Cooper Flanagan (2)
Henry Garrity (2, PWO)
Jack Larsen (3)
James Flanigan (4)
Ian Premer (4, Summer Enrollee)
Preston Fryzel (4, EE)

Offensive Lineman (24 - 61)

Aamil Wagner (1)
Ashton Craig (1)
Billy Schrauth (1)
Charles Jagusah (2)
Chris Terek (2)
Sullivan Absher (2)
Joe Otting (2)
Anthonie Knapp (2)
Devan Houstan (2)
Guerby Lambert (3)
Styles Prescod (3)
Peter Jones (3)
Robbie Wollan (3, PWO)
Max Anderson (3, PWO)
Marty Augustine (4)
Will Black (4)
Owen Strebig (4)
Cam Herron (4)
Ben Nichols (4, Summer Enrollee)
Sullivan Garvin (4, EE)
Grayson McKeough (4, EE)
Tyler Merrill (4, EE)
Gregory Patrick (4, Summer Enrollee)
Charlie Thom (4, EE)

Defensive End (11 - 72)

Joshua Burnham (1)
Kobi Onyiuke (1, PWO)
Boubacar Traore (2)
Loghan Thomas (2)
Bryce Young (2)
Preston Zinter (2)
Chris Burgess (4)
Dom Hulak (4)
Joe Reiff (4)
Rodney Dunham (4, EE)
Ebenezer Ewetade (4, EE)

Defensive Tackle (10 - 82)

Donovan Hinish (1)
Elijah Hughes (1)
Armel Mukam (2)
Brenan Vernon (2)
Cole Mullins (3)
Sean Sevilano (3)
Davion Dixon (4)
Gordy Sulfsted (4)
Tiki Hola (4, EE)
Elijah Golden (4, EE)

Linebacker (14, 96)

Jaylen Sneed (1)
Drayk Bowen (1)
Jerry Rullo (1, PWO)
Jaiden Ausberry (2)
Kyng Viliamu-Asa (2)
Kahuna Kia (2)
Madden Faraimo (3)
Teddy Rezac (3)
Bodie Kahoun (3)
Tommy Powlus (3, PWO)
Anthony Sacca (4)
Ko’o Kia (4)
Kobe Clapper (4, EE)
Thomas Davis Jr (4, EE)

Cornerback (12 - 108)

Christian Gray (1)
Charles Du (1, PWO)
Isaiah Dunn (1, PWO)
Mickey Brown (1, PWO)
Leonard Moore (2)
Karson Hobbs (2)
Dallas Golden (3)
Mark Zackery (3)
Cree Thomas (4)
Khary Adams (4, EE)
Chaston Smith (4, EE)
Ayden Pouncey (4, EE)

Safety (10 - 118)

Luke Talich (1)
Adon Shuler (1)
Ben Minich (2)
Taebron Bennie-Powell (3)
Tae Johnson (3)
Brandon Logan (4)
JaDon Blair (4)
Ethan Long (4)
Nick Reddish (4, EE)
Joey O’Brien (4, EE)

Special Teams (4 - 122)

K Marcello Diomede (2, PWO)
K Erik Schmidt (3)
LS Joseph Vinci (2, PWO)
LS Andrew Kros (2, PWO)

*I included walk ons due the 85 scholarship limit no longer mattering. Some remaining eligibility for aforementioned PWOs could be wrong, or unlikely to use a 5th year.

Have GOT to find a kicker.

Recruit Dominic De Freitas from App State. Nappanee IN kid and holds the Indiana HS record for making a 62 yd field goal his senior year.

Dominic De Freitas 2025 Stats per Game - NCAAF - ESPN

The 2025 NCAAF season stats per game for Dominic De Freitas of the App State Mountaineers on ESPN. Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason.

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Was 20-25 this season, so not bad, but not amazing. Only his first year though. Present him with an NIL offer he can't refuse.

 

[benneboy]

Have GOT to find a kicker.

Recruit Dominic De Freitas from App State. Nappanee IN kid and holds the Indiana HS record for making a 62 yd field goal his senior year.

Dominic De Freitas 2025 Stats per Game - NCAAF - ESPN

The 2025 NCAAF season stats per game for Dominic De Freitas of the App State Mountaineers on ESPN. Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason.

www.espn.com

Was 20-25 this season, so not bad, but not amazing. Only his first year though. Present him with an NIL offer he can't refuse.

There are proven power 4 kickers out there that would love an ND degree. "Not bad" shouldn't be the goal.