Armel Mukam shows promise for Notre Dame football ahead of the season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:10 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Armel Mukam has emerged as a standout during Notre Dame's fall camp in South Bend. The 6-foot-3, 300-pound senior defensive tackle, who briefly entered the transfer portal earlier this year, attributes his return to the hiring of Charlie Partridge as his position coach. Mukam's recent performance includes earning first-team practice snaps, a marked improvement that has caught the attention of teammates and coaches alike. With two years of eligibility remaining, expectations are high for his contributions this season.
- •Mukam returned to Notre Dame after a brief transfer portal stint.
- •Charlie Partridge's hiring positively influenced his decision to stay.
- •Mukam has impressed with significant improvements in fall camp.
- •He has been receiving first-team practice snaps ahead of the season.
- •Mukam has two years of eligibility remaining.
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Portal U-turn is working out for Notre Dame football DT Armel Mukam
"The hiring of former Indianapolis Colts assistant Charlie Partridge to coach the Notre Dame defensive line played a key role in Armel Mukam’s return.
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