Expect him to be an instant starter and a huge help to any defense that has a need for a CB. I especially agree with you about Book. Te’Von Coney is another ND player whose name we will hear be called during the draft. UHND.com is a fan run Notre Dame Football, Recruiting, and Basketball website that is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the University of Notre Dame. We have reached the top 5 in our countdown of the top 25 players on the 2019 Notre Dame football roster. Greg had Book at #1 in his poll – thus his comment on Okwara below – while I had him 3rd behind Okwara and Kareem. Maybe Okwara is an all-timer for Notre Dame, and I’m wrong, but he probably isn’t because those are just the odds, so I’ll settle for just exceptionally good. Kareem also had a breakout junior season in which he tied Jerry Tillery for 2nd on the team in tackles for loss (10.5), 2nd in QBH (8) and 3rd in sacks (4.5). That fluctuation resulted in Gilman coming in just within the top 5 and ranking ahead of Troy Pride. March 20th, is Notre Dame’s Pro Day, so these players have another chance to get their names on the draft boards of NFL teams. I especially agree with you about Book. Not only would that obliterate Tuck’s record, but it could also vault him into top 10 pick territory. Unsurprisingly, the top 5 is full of players on Clark Lea‘s Irish defense. Boykin could fall to the 5th round but don’t be surprised if he is selected in the first 3 rounds after his recent rise. It’s gonna be fun to watch Kareem and Okwara on the edge all season getting after the QB. Look for Love to be selected in the middle of the second round. Oh yeah, he also tied Gilman in passes broken up with 5. Good points, Pete. Pride finished the season with ten pass breakups and two interceptions and also forced a fumble. Book completed nearly 70% of his passes and also rushed for 4 TD on top of the 19 TD in the air. Like Pride, I had Kareem the highest in our group, ranking him 2nd overall. Good points, Pete. Love can play corner on the outside or in the slot and can make a huge impact on any team. Your email address will not be published. With the Irish conducting their 2019 Pro Day today, lets take a look into these now former Fighting Irish players that are expected to be selected in this years NFL draft and where they might land. pic.twitter.com/BEk23Ldu2M, — PFF Draft (@PFF_College) March 19, 2019. If Book can hit his intermediate to deep balls more consistently, we could be talking about another undefeated regular season. Greg’s comments: If Julian Okwara registers 18 sacks like he’s been saying could happen, I will gladly admit I was wrong on this and proclaim Okwara the righteous #1.