Notre Dame football: Young offensive weapons to watch in 2022

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Oct 23, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Lorenzo Styles Jr. (21) runs the ball as USC Trojans safety Xavion Alford (29) attempts to tackle in the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

Notre Dame football: Young offensive weapons to watch in 2022

Lorenzo Styles Jr., Wide Receiver

As we stated earlier, the Notre Dame football team does not have a top of depth at the wide receiver group in terms of bodies, but they are not lacking depth in terms of talent. In fact, the Irish have two veterans coming back who could have been NFL Draft picks in Avery Davis and Braden Lenzy, as well as young stars like Lorenzo Styles Jr. and Merriweather on the depth chart as well.

While Merriweather will be trying to make an impact in Year 1, Styles already accomplished that this past season, and I believe he could be the breakout star on this offense in 2022. He is explosive, catches everything, and plays with a chip on his shoulder, qualities that could make him a first-round pick in a few years.

Oct 2, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish Defensive Coordinator Marcus Freeman enters Notre Dame Stadium before the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame football: Take a look at the 2022 Irish schedule

Notre Dame football has released its 2022 schedule in its entirety. It won't be an easy season, but it does offer Marcus Freeman opportunities to thrive.

This offense has a real chance to be explosive this upcoming season, and you can believe that Rees is going to utilize all of his weapons to their highest abilities. If the Irish can be as strong on offense as their defense is likely to be, they should be one of the final four teams standing this season when all is said and done.

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