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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 – OCTOBER 03: Golden Tate #23 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish breaks away from Quinton Richardson #28 and Cort Dennison #31 of the Washington Huskies on his way to a 67 yard touchdown on October 3, 2009 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

Backs, Receivers and Tight End

Quarterback: Joe Montana

Montana quarterbacked the Irish to the 1977 National Championship — the only title Notre Dame won under head coach Dan Devine. He held the Notre Dame record for most consecutive passes completed in one game, with 10, until 1998. That record was set in a time when passing was not as prevalent as it is today. (J.P. Scott)

Running Back: Paul Hornung

Hornung is a certified Notre Dame legend, leading the Irish as a two-time All-American and 1956 Heisman Trophy winner. In addition to his 1696 yards passing, Hornung also gained 1051 rushing yards in his Notre Dame career. In addition, he is the only player in Heisman history to win the award on a team with a losing record. (Sonny Martinez)

Tight End: Tyler Eifert

It’s hard to argue with Eifert making this list. He boasts two of the best seasons ever by a Notre Dams Tight End, and turned into a first round draft pick following the  2012-2013 season. (Nathan Erbach)

Wide Receiver: Golden Tate

Tate is one of the most electric receivers in Notre Dame history. He played in all thirty-seven games during his time at Notre Dame and was the team’s leading receiver (by a wide margin) in 2008 and 2009. (Jack Leniart)

Wide Receiver: Tim Brown

There wasn’t much flash to his game, but Tim Brown flat out produced. His finished his Notre Dame career with 5,024 all-purpose yards, a Heisman Trophy, a Walter Camp Award, a UPI Player of the Year Award and a unanimous All-American selection in 1987. (J.P. Scott)

Wide Receiver: Rocket Ismail

He might not jump off the screen with his stats, finishing his career with 71 receptions for 1,565 yards and 4 TDs — but he wasn’t nicknamed “Rocket” for nothing. By far one of the most explosive playmakers to ever wear an Irish uniform – Ismail averaged a ridiculous 22 yard per catch during his 3-year career. He finished 2nd in the Heisman voting in 1990 and was a 2-time First Team All-American. He is currently a CFB Hall of Fame Finalist. (Connor McJunkin)

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