Three Notre Dame players make ESPN's top-100 for 2026 college football season

Three players from Notre Dame have been included in ESPN’s top-100 players list for the 2026 college football season, confirmed on August 26. Offensive tackle Anthonie Knapp ranks No. 51, quarterback CJ Carr is positioned at No. 7, and Leonard Moore is listed as the second overall player. Knapp stands out with a transition to guard noted as beneficial for his NFL prospects. Carr's promising performance has made Notre Dame a contender for the College Football Playoff, while Moore is recognized as one of the best cornerbacks nationally. Concerns have arisen regarding the omission of other deserving players from the list. Final rankings will be assessed at the season’s end.

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