Notre Dame Football: 3 Reasons Chris Tyree will play a bigger role 2021

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 01: Running back Chris Tyree #25 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish carries the football over the defense of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal Game at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Capital One at AT&T Stadium on January 01, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

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Dec 5, 2020; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Chris Tyree (25) breaks free for a touchdown run as Syracuse Orange cornerback Garett Williams (14) pursues in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

Notre Dame Football: 3 Reasons Chris Tyree will play a bigger role 2021

Tyree has game-breaking speed

I mentioned that Tyree’s speed was one of his strongest attributes. As a junior in high school, Tyree was recorded running the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds. He also won the Fastest Man Competition at The Opening Finals, which is an annual showcase for the top high school prospects.

He has the type of speed that keeps defensive coordinators up at night. It is also one of the main reasons why offensive coordinator Tommy Rees put the ball in Tyree’s hands over 80 times last season, and why that number is going to increase in a big way during the 2021 campaign.

Every time he steps on the field, opposing defenses have to account for him. Whenever the football is in his hands, Tyree is a threat to take it to the house. A player with that skillset needs to be a feature in your offense.

Tyree is one of those special players who, once the ball is in his hands in space, he is trouble.

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