Sport: Football Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Notre Dame places 47 former players on NFL rosters for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 7:19 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Notre Dame places 47 former players on NFL rosters for 2026 season

Summary

Forty-seven former Notre Dame players secured spots on NFL 53-man rosters for the 2026 season. This total ranks the program fifth nationally in league representation, following Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia, and LSU. All six Notre Dame players selected in the most recent NFL draft successfully made their respective rosters, including first-round picks Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price. Established professionals such as Kyle Hamilton and Quenton Nelson remain key fixtures in the league. The school continues to maintain a significant footprint across NFL locker rooms. Notre Dame is scheduled to face the Wisconsin Badgers this Sunday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Notre Dame has 47 former players on active NFL rosters.
•The program ranks behind Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia, and LSU in total NFL representation.
•All six of the school's 2026 draft picks earned roster spots.
•Draft picks Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price are among the former Irish in the league.
•Notre Dame plays the Wisconsin Badgers this Sunday in Green Bay.

Latest Updates