Notre Dame football: Top 5 offensive players from 2022

Notre Dame football 3) RB’s Logan Diggs and Audric Estime

It’s almost unfair to Diggs and Estime to lump the two together, but even Chris Tyree could be here. This year’s trio of running backs for Notre Dame football was genuinely outstanding. Of course, some of that success can be accredited to a much improved offensive line, but each brought a unique skill set to the team.

Estime is seen as a power back, Tyree has the lighting strike ability, and Diggs is more of an all-purpose back. That said, each can carry an offense should they get the opportunity. Logan and Audric averaged at least 5 yards per carry and over 800 yards. Audric was more efficient overall, with 9 fewer carries but 100 more yards. The running backs accounted for 23 touchdowns in total.

Notre Dame football 2) T Joe Alt

After an impressive true freshman season, Joe Alt continued his incredible collegiate success with an even better sophomore campaign. According to Pro Football Focus, the Notre Dame football sophomore was the highest-rated tackle in college football. Joe graded out at a whopping 91.4 overall.

If Notre Dame football tackle Joe Alt was eligible for the NFL draft, there’s no question he would be a first-round selection

Notre Dame football 1) TE Michael Mayer

The tradition of TEU continued thanks to the incredible career and success of All-American tight end Michael Mayer. The unequivocal all-around best tight end in college football, Mayer delivered some truly eye-popping numbers this year. Mayer finished the season with 67 receptions for 809 yards and 9 touchdowns.

While the modern tight end in football is a hybrid of blocking and catching abilities, Mayer is among the best at both. He was the highest-graded tight end by PFF at 92.5 overall, and though he needs to improve the pass-blocking a bit, he was the 6th best run-blocking TE in the nation. Mayer will leave Notre Dame as the most accomplished tight end in the university’s history, leading in receptions, touchdowns, and yards all time.

The team will need to replace some significant production with Mayer and Pyne out of the picture next year. Sam Hartman should be able to do that and more at the quarterback position, while for the first time in years, the tight end room is a bit of a mystery. They have the talent, but someone must step up and produce massive numbers.