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Writers Picks: The All-Time Notre Dame Football Team

By J.P. Scott

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 08: Heisman finalists linebacker Manti Te'o of the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish speaks during a press conference prior to the 78th Heisman Trophy Presentation at the Marriott Marquis on December 8, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 08: Heisman finalists linebacker Manti Te'o of the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish speaks during a press conference prior to the 78th Heisman Trophy Presentation at the Marriott Marquis on December 8, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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SOUTH BEND, IN – NOVEMBER 03: Zack Martin #70 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish moves to block Shayne Hale #45 of the Pittsburgh Panthers at Notre Dame Stadium on November 3, 2012 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Pittsburgh 29-26 in triple overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

Offensive Line

Quenton Nelson

Nelson is one of the best lineman to ever play at “O-Line U.” That’s saying something. He was touted as a virtual lock to end up in the Hall of Fame leading up to the NFL Draft. He was selected with the sixth overall pick of the 2018 draft — tying Ronnie Stanley for the highest draft position for a Notre Dame lineman since 1969. (Jack Leniart)

George Connor

Connor was a part of legendary teams in South Bend. He was a two-time first team All-American and two-time National Champion — all after he was discharged from the Navy. Connor made history in 1946 as he won the first Outland Trophy. He was rewarded when he was named captain of the undefeated Irish in 1947. Both of those seasons resulted in National Championships. (Sonny Martinez)

Aaron Taylor

One of the best offensive lineman to ever play for the Irish. Taylor was an old-school monster in the trenches — earning All-American status at two different positions during his career. The 1993 Lombardi Award winner paved the way for an Irish run game that averaged 275 yards/game and tallied 71 rushing touchdowns from 1992-1993. Taylor was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 1994 Draft and is currently a CFB Hall of Fame Finalist. (Connor McJunkin)

Zack Martin

Another modern player, and another first round draft pick. Zack Martin is probably a better pro than he was college player. (Nathan Erbach)

Jeff Faine

Faine was an iron man, starting 35 games on the Notre Dame offensive line. He was a first-team All-American according to both The Sporting News and ESPN during his senior season. He was a rock in the middle of the line and about as high character of an individual as you’ll find. (J.P. Scott)

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