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NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 31: Manti Te'o #51 of the New Orleans Saints on the sidelines during a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on August 31, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Ravens defeated the Saints 14-13. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Here are the former Notre Dame players you’ll see in the NFL Playoffs

J.P. Scott
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Notre Dame is No. 6 College Fandom according to FanSided 250

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LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 16: Nyheim Hines #21 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates scoring a first half touchdown with teammate Quenton Nelson #56 against the Washington Redskins for a first half touchdown at FedExField on September 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Big NFL games for Notre Dame alums this weekend

J.P. Scott
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 24: Julian Love #24 of the New York Giants intercepts a pass during the second half of a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 24, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Notre Dame alums shine in Week 12 of NFL season

J.P. Scott
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SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 23: Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball against the Boston College Eagles in the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium on November 23, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Ian Book continues hot steak vs. Boston College

Daniel Morrison
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 14: Ian Book #12, Julian Okwara #42, and teammates sing the alma mater after defeating the New Mexico Lobos at Notre Dame Stadium on September 14, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: A tribute to the Seniors

Sonny Martinez
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 17: Kyle Rudolph #82 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a 27-23 win against the Denver Broncos at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Notre Dame alum Kyle Rudolph shines in Vikings win over Denver

J.P. Scott
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 16: Braden Lenzy #25 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Navy Midshipmen at Notre Dame Stadium on November 16, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: The play that changed everything vs. Navy

Chase Eyrich
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ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 26: Cole Kmet #84 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates his second half touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan won the game 45-14. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Top Storylines vs Navy

Connor McJunkin
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 10: Kyle Rudolph #82 of the Minnesota Vikings makes a two-point conversion against Chidobe Awuzie #24 of the Dallas Cowboys in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Notre Dame alums log big numbers in NFL Week 10

J.P. Scott
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 06: Harrison Smith #22 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on prior to the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on October 06, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Sunday Night Football: Notre Dame alums will play big roles in crucial game

J.P. Scott
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DURHAM, NC - AUGUST 31: Deon Jackson #25 of the Duke Blue Devils high-steps into the end zone for a touchdown during their game against the Army Black Knights at Wallace Wade Stadium on August 31, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 34-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Key Defensive Matchups vs. Duke

Jack Leniart
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EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 03: Cole Kmet #84 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish avoids a tackle by JR Pace #13 of the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half of a game at Ryan Field on November 3, 2018 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

College Fantasy Football: Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em for Notre Dame Week 10

Jack Leniart
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COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 01: Arike Ogunbowale #24 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish hoists the NCAA championship trophy after scoring the game winning basket to defeat the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs in the championship game of the 2018 NCAA Women's Final Four at Nationwide Arena on April 1, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs 61-58. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Which Notre Dame athletes could cash in from NCAA ruling?

J.P. Scott
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: Michael Davis #43 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates with Drue Tranquill #49 after a interception against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Notre Dame alum Drue Tranquill has been solid for the Chargers

J.P. Scott
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 20: Kyle Rudolph #82 of the Minnesota Vikings battles for yards while being tackled by Christian Jones #52 of the Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field on October 20, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football alum Kyle Rudolph stars in Vikings win over Detroit

J.P. Scott
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 10: Golden Tate #15 of the New York Giants scores a 64 yard touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second quarter in the game at Gillette Stadium on October 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Irish in the NFL: Golden Tate scores, eclipses 100-yard mark

J.P. Scott
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - OCTOBER 05: Cole Kmet #84 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish catches a pass in the first half against the Bowling Green Falcons at Notre Dame Stadium on October 05, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Notre Dame football: Key offensive matchups vs. USC

Nathan Erbach
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SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 21: Tyler Vaughns

Notre Dame Football: What to watch when USC has the ball

Jack Leniart
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - OCTOBER 05: Bryson Denley #12 of the Bowling Green Falcons is tackled in the first half by Asmar Bilal #22 and Drew White #40 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium on October 05, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Compliments & Conclusions vs Bowling Green

Matt Clark
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 08: Golden Tate #15 of the New York Giants claps from the bench in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets during a preseason matchup at MetLife Stadium on August 08, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Irish in the NFL: Former Notre Dame receiver Golden Tate returns today

J.P. Scott
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 28: Tony Jones Jr. #6 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish avoids a tackle by Joey Blount #29 of the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium on September 28, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Why the Irish need to crush Bowling Green

Daniel Morrison
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 14: Javon McKinley #88 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish scores a touchdown in the second quarter against the New Mexico Lobos at Notre Dame Stadium on September 14, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Key Offensive Matchups vs. Bowling Green

Nathan Erbach
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Notre Dame Football: Three bold predictions for the Irish vs. Bowling Green

Chase Eyrich
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ATHENS, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Dominick Blaylock #8 of the Georgia Bulldogs battles for yards against Shaun Crawford #20 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: The Impact of the Hayes & Crawford injuries

Mason Plummer
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 28: Alohi Gilman #11 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish intercepts a pass intended for Hasise Dubois #8 of the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium on September 28, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: The most important storyline through four games

Ben Belden
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