Saturday, April 30, 2016

Prosise Goes #90 Overall to Seattle Seahawks!


Former Notre Dame student-athlete C.J. Prosise was drafted with the 90th pick of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks.

Congratulations C.J.!

LINK:  SEATTLE TIMES

KeiVarae Goes #74 Overall to Kansas City!


The Kansas City Chiefs drafted Notre Dame defensive back KeiVarae Russell with the #74 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. 

Congratulations Keivarae!

LINK:  KANSAS CITY STAR STORY

Nick Martin Goes #50 Overall to the NFL Texans


The NFL's Houston Texans are making a run on Notre Dame players in the 2016 NFL Draft...

The latest --- Nick Martin -- the second Center taken in the Draft at #50 overall.  Congrats Nick!

LINK:  NICK MARTIN

Friday, April 29, 2016

Jaylon Goes #34 Overall to Dallas Cowboys!


The wait is over -- for the most deserving player in this year's NFL Draft. 

Time to take your legend to the NFL!

LINK:  JAYLON'S FIRST COWBOYS' INTERVIEW

LINK:  JAYLON'S REACTION TO COWBOYS' CALL

OT: Laremy Tunsil's Post-Draft Media Session



A prime time example of the negative impact social media can have -- on an individual and a university...

LINK:  ESPN STORY

2016 NFL Draft: Rookie Contract Amounts


Here's the sliding scale for what NFL teams can pay their draft picks over their first four-year contract -- linked below. 

Here's what Notre Dame student-athletes Ronnie Stanley and Will Fuller will earn from their first NFL contract with the Ravens and Texans respectively:
  • Ronnie Stanley -- $20.4 million contract -- $13.1 million guaranteed
  • Will Fuller -- $10.2 million contract -- $5.6 million guaranteed

LINK:  NFL ROOKIE CONTRACTS

Domer Roth Started His Walk Across America



If you were watching Notre Dame Day -- you would have seen David Roth '91 talk about his plans to walk across America.  Roth began his 3,000 mile ROUTE FOR THE BRAVE in Atlantic City yesterday.  He will arrive in San Francisco on August 26th!


LINK:  ROUTE FOR THE BRAVE

Ronnie Stanley's First Interview as a Raven


Here's a link to Ronnie Stanley's post NFL Draft interview with the media...

LINK:  RONNIE STANLEY

Will Fuller Selected #21 Overall by Texans!

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Ronnie Stanley Selected #6 in 2016 NFL Draft


The Notre Dame offensive lineman was selected #6 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in this evening's NFL Draft in Chicago.  The first offensive lineman taken!

Stanley should receive a contract worth $20.4 million -- $13 million guaranteed!  See link below to all of the rookie contracts...

Congratulations Ronnie!

LINK:  ROOKIE CONTRACTS -- 1ST ROUND

Quick Highlight Video of Notre Dame Day 2016



Here is a quick look at the 23 HOUR broadcast that took place this past Sunday and Monday -- Notre Dame Day!

Ronnie Stanley On the NFL Red Carpet Tonight


Looks like Ronnie's Mother is his date for tonight's NFL Draft...

Jaylon Smith's Draft Eve Video for NFL Teams



An NFL Team is going to get this great player -- at a pick much later than his talent and desire -- have earned.

Mike Mayock has TWO DOMERS in 1st Round


The NFL Draft begins tonight at 8 PM ET on ESPN.  As you'll see in Mike Mayock's last "mock draft" before tonight's selections -- he has two former Notre Dame student-athletes going in tonight's First Round:

LINK:  MAYOCK'S MOCK DRAFT

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

A Professional Career Starts Tomorrow...


ESPN's Golic with ND's Robotic Football Team



Mike Golic, Sr. and the "Fighting Robotic Irish."

A "World First" During Notre Dame Day!



Enjoy!

Another DOMER Going to San Diego Thursday?


This is the latest NFL Draft rumor surrounding Notre Dame's Ronnie Stanley -- the Chargers are looking to take him with the #3 pick overall...

If true, it would put four former Fighting Irish stars on their roster (three on the O LINE) -- and an assistant coach...
  • Manti Te'o -- linebacker
  • Chris Watt -- offensive line
  • Trevor Robinsson -- offensive line
  • Tommy Rees -- coaching staff

LINK:  STORY