Notre Dame Stars Projected Early in NFL Draft

0:00For the NFL, it's March 3rd. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The 2026 NFL Draft is getting close. An excitement is building around three standout Notre Dame players projected to go in the first two. Rounds. ESPN analyst Jordan Reed has them slotted early, starting with running back Jeremiah Love at number 8 overall to the New Orleans Saints. Reed sees Love as the top talent in this class. A perfect fit to pair with a young quarterback and eventually replace aging star Alvin Camara. The Doke Walker Award winner from Notre Dame racked up nearly 3,000 rushing yards in college with explosive long runs and strong receiving. Skills that could boost the Saints' ground game right away. Meanwhile, running back to Darian Price lands at number 50 with the Detroit Lions. As a key rotational player behind Love at Notre Dame, Price still delivered over 1,400 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns in his final. Two seasons plus big kick returns.

1:01He matches the Lions' multi back style and brings burst as a pass catcher. Over in Denver, White receiver Malachi Fields goes number 62 to the Broncos. At 6 foot 4, he fits their big target offense alongside vets like Cortland Sutton. Fields piled up over 2,400 receiving yards in college with great hands for contested catches, positioning him as a future. Placement Irish fans have plenty to cheer as these projections highlight Notre Dame's talent pipeline, keeping eyes on the draft as teams look to build. Exposive Offences D&N is brought to you by our sponsor. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-L-I, solypilo.com. www.SOLYPILO.COM. www.SOLYPILO.COM. www.SOLYPILO.COM.