Notre Dame football eyes record NFL draft class in 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Notre Dame football could set an all-time record with the number of players drafted in 2027. According to NFL scout Matt Freeman, there are currently 18 Notre Dame players with draftable grades, a figure expected to rise. The school record is 16 picks in 1946, while the modern record is 10 selections in 1994. Notre Dame would surpass Georgia's 15 picks from 2022 if all predictions hold. A strong recruiting class and coaching from Marcus Freeman are seen as contributing factors to the potential historic draft.
- •Notre Dame aims for a record number of draftees in 2027.
- •Current draftable players from Notre Dame are projected at 18.
- •The school record for draft picks is 16, set in 1946.
- •The modern era draft record is 10 players, set in 1994.
- •Georgia holds the current record with 15 picks in 2022.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Could Notre Dame football break its NFL draftee record in 2027?
"If a report by Matt Freeman is correct, Notre Dame could set the all-time record for most players picked in a single NFL draft in 2027.
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