Notre Dame, the college football program with the most NFL Draft selections historically, is poised to add to that tally in 2026. After no Fighting Irish players were picked in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, head coach Marcus Freeman and his team are eyeing a rebound.
Pro Football Focus recently released its 2026 NFL Draft Big Board, ranking four Notre Dame players among the top 200 prospects for the upcoming season.
Star running back Jeremiyah Love leads the way as Notre Dame’s top first-round prospect, ranked No. 7 overall. Two other Irish players made the top 100: offensive tackle Aamil Wagner at No. 68 and linebacker Drayk Bowen at No. 89. Wagner, a 16-game starter at right tackle last season, is expected to hold that role in 2025, while Bowen, a standout sophomore, is set to be a defensive cornerstone.
Wide receiver Jaden Greathouse rounds out the group at No. 131, coming off a strong postseason and aiming to build momentum in his junior year.
Fans can catch these potential NFL stars when Notre Dame opens its season against Miami on August 31.
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