Like many Irish footballers ... he was never much of a headline-grabber as a player, his iconic moments and longevity at the top flight of football made him incredibly valuable.

The season is quickly approaching, and here are my projected top-5 offensive players for Notre Dame football in 2025.

Notre Dame is college football's ultimate ... China. The Irish have gained a nice foothold in Omaha, with three players from the city, including All-American safety Xavier Watts.

One of the best offensive linemen in Notre Dame's history has been recognized as one of the top 25 college football players ...

Notre Dame players continue to pile up preseason honors, with Pro Football Focus ... a unanimous All-American player last season and won the Nagurski Trophy as the nation's top defensive player.

Notre Dame landed four players on the Phil Steel All-America team, while Irish ... All-American honors and also won the Bronko Nagurski Award, which goes to the nation's best player.