The anticipation surrounding the NFL Draft is palpable as the NFL Combine approaches, and Notre Dame is set to send several players to Indianapolis. With the event drawing near, the focus shifts to how these athletes will perform during the combine.
In recent years, a trend has emerged where top prospects, along with others, have opted out of participating in various combine events. Many have chosen to showcase their skills at pro days instead, particularly in drills like the 40-yard dash.
However, Jeremiyah Love appears ready to embrace the challenge of the combine. Most mock drafts predict Love will be selected before the 10th pick. If he runs a remarkable 40-yard dash time, such as a 4.31, he could become an irresistible option for teams looking to bolster their roster. This raises the question: why is Love participating? Several of the top ten teams are in dire need of a talent boost.
Another notable prospect from Notre Dame, Jadarian Price, has been projected as an early second-round pick, with some analysts suggesting he may go late in the first round. Over the past month, Price has garnered attention for his impressive skills on the field, showcasing a combination of speed, vision, balance, and power that stands out on tape. He is fully committed to performing well at the combine.
Price has been training with Sean Cooper and former LSU sprinter Mo Knowz to prepare for the combine. His preparation includes focusing on the 40-yard dash and broad jump, enhancing his athletic profile ahead of the event.
Malachi Fields has also seen his draft stock rise significantly following a standout performance at the Senior Bowl. While Daniel Jeremiah recently included Fields in his first-round mock draft, his actual selection remains uncertain. If Notre Dame produces two first-round picks this year, it would mark a significant achievement for the program, a feat accomplished only three times since the Lou Holtz era.
Currently, Jeremiah ranks Fields as the 44th overall prospect, with Love and Price occupying the second and 43rd spots, respectively.
In an unexpected turn, Carson Towt, a forward for the Notre Dame basketball team, is looking to transition to football after the basketball season concludes. While this move may seem unconventional, it is generating intrigue regarding his potential future in the sport. Towt, standing at 6-foot-8, has signed with JB Sports for NFL representation and will pursue a football career come March.
As the combine nears, all eyes will be on these Notre Dame prospects, eager to see how they perform and what opportunities await them in the NFL.
