Jaylon Talks to Media at Cowboys Mini Camp

Nice to see him wearing a NFL jersey... 

Look over his left shoulder in the video linked below --- that is his brother's locker Ron Smith (right next to Jaylon's), who is also on the Cowboy's roster...

LINK:  JAYLON SMITH -- COWBOYS' MINI CAMP

Cowboys Hoping Jaylon's Ready for Playoffs

Video: Ronnie Stanley's First NFL Practice

The Ravens #1 pick is the subject of this video -- along with a link to a second article on his preference for steak over crab...

LINK:  FIRST NFL PRACTICE

LINK:  STEAK OVER CRAB

The Texans Promote Their NFL 1st Rounder

Notre Dame All-American Will Fuller is the "video star" of the Houston Texans these past nine days -- here is some of the coverage...

LINK:  FULLER ON FIRST DAY OF ROOKIE MINI-CAMP 

LINK:  FULLER'S FIRST VISIT TO STADIUM

ESPN's Football Power Index: 2016

Notre Dame makes TOP 20 -- barely...

LINK:  ESPN'S FOOTBALL POWER INDEX

Where You Can Find Notre Dame Fans in U.S.

Found this interesting -- looks like "America's Team" wears GOLD HELMETS!

Domer Skylar Diggins Leads Off WNBA Video

They're ready, are you? #WatchMeWorkhttps://t.co/h6tBvAxseq

— WNBA (@WNBA) May 6, 2016

Indy Colts to Give Everett Golson a NFL Tryout

The Notre Dame alum will be given a "Mini-Camp Tryout" this weekend in Indianapolis...

LINK:  STORY

Domer Justin Tuck Retires Today as a NY Giant

WATCH: @JustinTuck fields questions from the media at his retirement press conference https://t.co/3SgliF88e8

— New York Giants (@Giants) May 6, 2016

SI's "Way Too Early" Poll Has Notre Dame #9

Even though it means nothing -- it's better than not being ranked this time of year...

LINK:  SPORTS ILLUSTRATED FOOTBALL POLL

ND Mens Hoops vs. National Champ Villanova

The Fighting Irish will take on defending National Champion Villanova in a game December 10th in Newark, NJ at the Prudential Center.  It's being called "The Never Forget Tribute Classic"

Tip-off is scheduled for NOON -- and the game will be nationally televised on CBS.

Tickets can be purchased -- beginning tomorrow (May 5th) at the link below:

LINK:  NEVER FORGET TRIBUTE CLASSIC

Latest "Success Tweet" for Notre Dame Football

Thought you'd enjoy seeing this...

Samardzija Breaks Bat Over Knee Last Night

The former Notre Dame All-America wide receiver is now 4 - 1 on the season for the San Francisco Giants -- after beating the Cincinnati Reds last night.

It was Jeff's third straight win -- a first for his major league career!

LINK:  MLB STORY

LINK:  SAMARDZIJA'S PITCHING STATS

Dallas Cowboys' 5 + 4 = Jaylon's Old ND #9

Notre Dame All-American Jaylon Smith has a new number -- can't wait to see him flash #54 for the Dallas Cowboys!

V.J. Beachem Decides to Stay at Notre Dame

Notre Dame's top scorer in their NCAA run this past March -- has decided to return to school for his senior season.

The Cowboys Phone Call to Jaylon Smith!

Enjoy!

LINK:  JAYLON SMITH

Skylar Talks What it Takes to Return to WNBA

Go all-access with @DWingsHoops​ guard @SkyDigg4​ as she prepares for the season! #WatchMeWork  https://t.co/eeND7eNobL

— WNBA (@WNBA) May 1, 2016

NFL Contract Values of Notre Dame's 7 Drafted

Here's a look at the total contract value of the seven Notre Dame football players drafted into the NFL these past few days:

• Ronnie Stanley:  $20.5 million total contract / $13.1m guaranteed
• Will Fuller:  $10.2 million total contract / $5.6m guaranteed
• Jaylon Smith:  $6.5 million total contract / $2.9m guaranteed
• Nick Martin:  $4.8 million total contract / $1.7m guaranteed
• KeiVarae Russell:  $3.3 million total contract / $813k guaranteed
• C.J. Prosise:  $3.1 million total contract / $692k guaranteed
• Sheldon Day: $2.9 million total contract / $609k guaranteed

The SEVEN will sign NFL contracts that total:  $51.3 million.

LINK:  CONTRACT VALUES -- 2016 NFL DRAFTED PLAYERS

Notre Dame Players Drafted by Position Rank

Here are the SEVEN NOTRE DAME PLAYERS DRAFTED into the NFL this week -- and their draft rank by position:

• Ronnie Stanley -- 1st offensive lineman drafted
• Will Fuller -- 2nd wide receiver drafted
• Jaylon Smith -- 3rd linebacker drafted
• Nick Martin -- 2nd center drafted
• KeiVarae Russell -- 12th cornerback drafted
• C.J. Prosise -- 4th running back drafted
• Sheldon Day -- 28th defensive lineman drafted

ND's Undrafted Free Agents Sign NFL Deals

To date -- here are the NFL free agent signings of a number of former Notre Dame players...

• Romeo Okwara -- New York Giants
• Mathias Farley -- Arizona Cardinals
• Chris Brown -- Dallas Cowboys
• Elijah Shumate -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Amir Carlisle -- Arizona Cardinals
• Ishaq Williams -- New York Giants
• Jarrett Grace -- Chicago Bears