The pick of QB DeShone Kizer changes the feel of this draft. The Browns have a young quarterback to groom and help grow to go with three talented players taken in the first round. There were points of last season that the combination of Myles Garrett and Kizer would have thrilled people. There's no reason it shouldn't be a reason for excitement now.
Very interested to see how QB DeShone Kizer develops under Hue Jackson. The talent, size and arm strength is there with Kizer. He flashes on the tape. And Jackson is one of the best teachers in the NFL.
Cleveland waited until the 52nd pick to take the Notre Dame signal-caller, who has Ben Roethlisberger-like size and strength, but Mel Kiper Jr. cautions against throwing him onto the field as a starter right away.
The Browns said DeShone Kizer's willingness to learn in the pre-draft process was a big reason they selected the former Notre Dame QB in the second round Friday night.
The Browns took their shot at a quarterback when they took Notre Dame's DeShone Kizer in the second round. Kizer has physical skills — size, a strong arm — but he needs work on fundamentals and in understanding an NFL offense. He's an intriguing pick given his potential, but he needs to work to realize that potential.
Is Friday the day the Browns, 49ers, Saints or Cardinals pick their QB of the future? DeShone Kizer, Joshua Dobbs, Nathan Peterman and Davis Webb lead the best signal-callers available headed into the second night of the NFL draft.
If DeShone Kizer comes off the board in the second round Friday night, he'd be the fifth Notre Dame QB to go in the first two rounds in the common draft era. But history isn't kind -- the previous four went a combined 35-85 as starters in the NFL.
Former Notre Dame quarterback DeShone Kizer breaks down his suit jacket for the first round of tonight's NFL Draft and the cause behind it
The Fighting Irish look to bounce back after a 4-8 record last season. According to ESPN's FPI, Notre Dame's toughest games will be on the road against Stanford and Miami in 2017.
The Fighting Irish are bouncing back on the recruiting trail after a very tough season on the field in 2016. ESPN 300 safety Derrik Allen was a huge win out of Georgia.
After a 4-8 season, Notre Dame is off to a great start in the 2018 recruiting class. The Irish have four ESPN 300 commitments coming from safety Derrick Allen, ranked No. 69 overall, quarterback Phil Jurkovec, running back Markese Stepp and athlete Braden Lenzy. While the number of ESPN 300 commitments isn't extraordinary, the class is currently ranked No. 7 overall in the ESPN class rankings.
Everyone knows Bruce Arians likes to chuck it deep, and there's one prospect that stands out above all others due to his physical tools.
The former Notre Dame QB has first-round measurables, but the team that drafts him will need to view him as a long-term solution. Jon Gruden weighs in after spending time with Kizer.
New Notre Dame defensive coordinator Mike Elko has been harping on the fundamentals this spring instead of scheme as the unit looks to rebound from a nightmarish 2016.
ESPN Junior 300 wide receiver L'Christian Smith is visiting Ohio State for the spring game and will also visit Notre Dame and Tennessee
CB Shaq Wiggins says Louisville will not allow him to transfer to Kentucky, Purdue, Notre Dame and Western Kentucky.
The first three weeks of the 2017 college football season will feature highly anticipated non-conference showdowns. National runner-up Alabama opens against Florida State on Sept. 2 in one of the season's best early matchups, according to ESPN's FPI.
Ivan Maisel, Adam Rittenberg and Heather Dinich discuss the fixes that need to be made for some championship contenders, Brian Kelly's criticisms of Deshone Kizer, the best redemption stories in college football history and more.
Quarterback DeShone Kizer should have remained at Notre Dame rather than enter the draft, coach Brian Kelly said in a radio interview Monday.
After an explosive season in which he chalked up 961 yards and nine touchdowns, Notre Dame's Equanimeous St. Brown is one of the nation's top returning receivers.
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Hainsey | OG | Signed | 86 |
| Brock Wright | TE-Y | Signed | 86 |
| Cole Kmet | TE-Y | Signed | 83 |
| Darnell Ewell | OG | Signed | 82 |
| Josh Lugg | OT | Signed | 82 |
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| BYU | 1-0 | 9-4 |
| Notre Dame | 1-0 | 4-8 |
| Army | 0-1 | 8-5 |
| Massachusetts | 0-1 | 2-10 |
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | J. Smith | Dick Butkus Award |
| 2012 | M. Te'o | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2012 | M. Te'o | Dick Butkus Award |
| 2012 | T. Eifert | John Mackey Award |
| 2012 | M. Te'o | Maxwell Award |
