Four Notre Dame players ranked in Pro Football Focus’ top-50 for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:19 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Pro Football Focus announced its top-50 players for the 2026 college football season, featuring four athletes from Notre Dame. Cornerback Leonard Moore leads the Irish ranks at No. 2 overall, following a standout performance in the 2025 National Championship Game. Quarterback CJ Carr is positioned at No. 14, with expectations for an improved season as key teammates enter the NFL. Linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa and safety Braunate Johnson are also included, ranked No. 16 and No. 44, respectively. Johnson aims to build on his breakout year, while Viliamu-Asa's early season performance remains under evaluation due to previous injuries.
- •Leonard Moore ranks No. 2 overall among PFF's 2026 players.
- •CJ Carr is ranked No. 14, expected to have a bigger role this season.
- •Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa placed No. 16 despite injury concerns.
- •Braunate Johnson enters the season ranked No. 44 after a breakout year.
- 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — Four Notre Dame players named to Pro Football Focus’ top-50 of 2026
"Pro Football Focus released its top-50 players in college football and there were four Notre Dame players in its list.
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