Top 30 Notre Dame Football Players Ever
#26 Jeff Samardzija
Also known as “The Shark,” Jeff Samardzija had one of the all time great back to back seasons as a wide receiver in Notre Dame history. He had a breakout season in his junior year with 77 receptions for 1249 yards and 15 touchdowns. And in 2006, he added 78 catches for 1,017 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Samardzija was more than just a stat collector, he was a threat and a savior. He made a plethora of clutch catches throughout the 2005 and 2006 seasons. He was a big time receiver in big time games, and really started a run at Notre Dame where the school had a legitimate Bilitnikoff Award candidate every year.
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