Notre Dame lands 4 players in insider’s top 150 rank

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are currently trying (and mostly being successful) to overcome a dreadful 0-2 start. They missed their chance to get two huge resume wins over top opponents, but what matters now is turning the season around. They’ve arguably done so, as they’re now ranked number 13 after falling to 24. They’ve been able to do so because of the coaching and talent they have. Speaking of that talent, one insider believes four of the top 150 players in the sport reside in South Bend.

Notre Dame has a few players among the best in the sport

Unsurprisingly, Jeremiyah Love is Notre Dame’s best player. He was off to a cold start, but the Fighting Irish RB, like the team, has since rebounded and looks like the player he was supposed to be. As a result, in CBS Sports insider Blake Brockermeyer’s list of the 150 best players, he ranks 28th. “Love’s production was down early this season, but he is starting to break out in a huge way as the Irish offense begins to click. He has exceptional vision and patience, is a weapon as a receiver, and is the best back in the country,” he wrote.

Up next is cornerback Leonard Moore. The secondary has been pretty rough this year. That’s not Moore’s fault, though. “One of the top returning corners when healthy, Moore has missed a few games but has lived up to the hype after a stellar freshman campaign. He has good feet and elite change of direction and excels in man coverage,” Brockermeyer added. He ranked 87th overall.

Edge rusher Boubacar Traore is also having an excellent year. Brockermeyer ranked him 117th, writing, “Twitchy, skilled rusher who can beat blockers with speed, power, and a long-arm technique. Effective off the edge with a strong spin move, a disruptive presence with a relentless motor.” He’s been a crucial piece to what has been a disappointing defense under Marcus Freeman, but again, it’s not Traore’s fault here.

Finally, another Notre Dame running back made the list. Jadarian Price, at 144 overall, just cracked it. “Explosive change-of-pace back with game-breaking speed who can hurt you as easily on special teams as a returner. Shows excellent feet, lateral agility, and is dangerous as a receiver. Would be the No. 1 running back on most teams if not behind Love,” the insider wrote. If the Irish are going to make it, it’ll be on the backs of these players.

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