Top 10 NFL players from Notre Dame
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One incredible performance by Dave Casper in the Ghost To The Post forty-three years ago today.Three TDs. Two OTs. One incredible performance by Dave Casper in the Ghost To The Post forty-three years ago today. He was part of five Pro Bowls from 1976 to 1980 and four All-Pro Teams from 1976 to 1979. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. Recognition for his college football career followed in 2012, when he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. In addition to his achievements in the NFL, he won the 1973 National Championship with the Fighting Irish.
13,662 rushing yards
1,449 receiving yards
94 TDs
6-time pro bowler, 3-time all-pro
1993 OROY, 1996 CPOY, 2001 WPMOY
SuperBowl XL Champ
2015 HOF Inductee RB Jerome Bettis Career Stats "The Bus" 13,662 rushing yards1,449 receiving yards94 TDs6-time pro bowler, 3-time all-pro1993 OROY, 1996 CPOY, 2001 WPMOYSuperBowl XL Champ2015 HOF Inductee Among the list of personal accolades, he was awarded the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1993, the Comeback Player of the Year in 1996 and the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2001. He was selected to six Pro Bowls and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.
Congratulations on being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom!As incredible as his playing career was, we couldn’t be more thrilled with what Alan Page has accomplished off the field.Congratulations on being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom! After leaving the Vikings, he played for the from 1978 to 1981. He still holds the record for most safeties in an NFL season with two. After his football career was up, he embarked on a legal career and returned to Notre Dame to complete his bachelor's degree in political science. He completed his law degree from the University of Minnesota and was an Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1993 to 2015. He won the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2018.
Top 10 NFL players from Notre Dame
California v Notre Dame Fighting Irish The Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football Team has certainly left its mark on the history of football. They have 22 NCAA national championships, 11 of which the university has claimed. Their football program began in 1887. Beyond their own proud history, they have also been party to the story of the NFL by contributing many famous players over the years to the professional league. We will list the best players to have played for the Fighting Irish before moving on to the NFL.Top 10 NFL players from Notre Dame
#10 - Johnny Lujack QB
Johnny Lujack played for Notre Dame and the Chicago Bears in the NFL as a quarterback. He was the fourth overall pick of the 1946 NFL Draft and played for the Chicago Bears from 1948-1951. He made it to the Pro Bowl in 1950 and 1951 before returning to Notre Dame and becoming an assistant coach. 1947 Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny Lujack is in the house today!1947 Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny Lujack is in the house today! His 468 yards in a game against the Chicago Cardinals established an NFL record that was later broken by Norm van Brocklin. His 11 rushing touchdowns in the 1950 season were a record for a quarterback that stood for 26 years before being broken.#9 - George Connor OT LB
Playing alongside Johnny Lujack with the was Notre Dame alumnus George Connor. He began as a tackle on both the offensive and defensive lines. In a match against the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles in 1949, George Halas asked Connor to play as a linebacker. He successfully stopped halfback Steve van Buren and created a prototype of the big muscular linebacker seen in the NFL today. He made it to four Pro Bowls from 1950 to 1953 and was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1975.#8 - Joe Theismann QB
Joe Theismann took the circuitous route from Notre Dame to the NFL. Initially drafted in 1971 by the , he never played a down for the them after failing to agree to the contract terms. Instead, he went and played in the CFL for the Toronto Argonauts. QB Joe Theismann is best known for his college football Hall of Fame career at Notre Dame and his Super Bowl-winning 12-year NFL career with Washington, but was also a two-time all-star with Toronto In the CFL 1971-73. He took Argos to the Grey Cup in 1971 but lost to Calgary.QB Joe Theismann is best known for his college football Hall of Fame career at Notre Dame and his Super Bowl-winning 12-year NFL career with Washington, but was also a two-time all-star with Toronto In the CFL 1971-73. He took Argos to the Grey Cup in 1971 but lost to Calgary. In 1974, he joined the Washington Redskins. He would play with them until 1985. He won Super Bowl XVII with them against the team that had drafted him. He won the NFL MVP award in 1983 and made it to Pro Bowls in both 1982 and 1983.#7 - Curly Lambeau RB
Iconic Green Bay running back Curly Lambeau also played his college football at Notre Dame. His contributions to the Packers' history are so significant that they play in a stadium named after him. He founded the Green Bay Packers in 1919 and was the first team captain. He would also go on to become their coach in 1920, a post he held till 1949. Playing as a halfback, he revolutionized the passing and running game. He won six championships with the Green Bay Packers, that remains tied for the most NFL Championships won by a single head coach to this day. He also later coached the Chicago Cardinals and the Washington Redskins. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963.#6 - Dave Casper TE
Dave Casper, nicknamed the Ghost, was also a product of Notre Dame. He primarily played in the NFL as a tight end and also, sometimes, played as an offensive lineman. He played from 1974 to 1980 with the Oakland Raiders and 1980 to 1983 with the Houston Oilers. With the Raiders, he won Super Bowl XI. Three TDs. Two OTs.One incredible performance by Dave Casper in the Ghost To The Post forty-three years ago today.Three TDs. Two OTs. One incredible performance by Dave Casper in the Ghost To The Post forty-three years ago today. He was part of five Pro Bowls from 1976 to 1980 and four All-Pro Teams from 1976 to 1979. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. Recognition for his college football career followed in 2012, when he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. In addition to his achievements in the NFL, he won the 1973 National Championship with the Fighting Irish.
#5 - Jerome Bettis RB
Jerome Bettis comes next on our list of successful Notre Dame alumni who made it to the NFL. Today, he is considered to be the eighth-most accomplished running back of all time. He played for the and the . With the Steelers, he became a household name. He became one of the most explosive power-runners of all time. He won Super Bowl XL with them. RB Jerome Bettis Career Stats "The Bus"13,662 rushing yards
1,449 receiving yards
94 TDs
6-time pro bowler, 3-time all-pro
1993 OROY, 1996 CPOY, 2001 WPMOY
SuperBowl XL Champ
2015 HOF Inductee RB Jerome Bettis Career Stats "The Bus" 13,662 rushing yards1,449 receiving yards94 TDs6-time pro bowler, 3-time all-pro1993 OROY, 1996 CPOY, 2001 WPMOYSuperBowl XL Champ2015 HOF Inductee Among the list of personal accolades, he was awarded the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1993, the Comeback Player of the Year in 1996 and the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2001. He was selected to six Pro Bowls and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.
#4 - Paul Hornung RB
Known as a complete athlete, Paul Hornung played with the during the golden years of the team. He was the Heisman Trophy winner in college in 1956, overall first pick in the 1957 NFL Draft and the 1961 NFL MVP. Due to his achievements, he has been inducted into both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He remains the only player ever to meet all five of these criteria. Hornung was a placekicker, running back and quarterback all rolled into one. From 1959 to 1961, he was the leader for points in the league. In 1960, he was also the rushing touch downs leader. He made it to four Pro Bowls and won the NFL Championship four times, including the inaugural Super Bowl.#3 - Tim Brown WR
Tim Brown won the Heisman Trophy with Notre Dame in 1987 and joined the Los Angeles in the first round of the NFL Draft. During his time in the NFL, he established himself as one of the best wide receivers of all time. He was the NFL kickoff return yards leader in 1988, NFL receptions leader in 1997 and made it to nine Pro Bowls. He gained nearly 15,000 receiving yards and scored 100 touchdowns. He also played for the in 2004 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.#2 - Alan Page DT
One of the greatest defensive players of all time, Alan Page also went to Notre Dame, where he was the national champion in 1964 and 1966. He joined the and played for them from 1967 to 1978, becoming an NFL Champion with them in 1969. He became the first defensive player ever to win the NFL MVP award in 1971. He made it to nine straight Pro Bowls from 1968 to 1976. As incredible as his playing career was, we couldn’t be more thrilled with what Alan Page has accomplished off the field.Congratulations on being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom!As incredible as his playing career was, we couldn’t be more thrilled with what Alan Page has accomplished off the field.Congratulations on being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom! After leaving the Vikings, he played for the from 1978 to 1981. He still holds the record for most safeties in an NFL season with two. After his football career was up, he embarked on a legal career and returned to Notre Dame to complete his bachelor's degree in political science. He completed his law degree from the University of Minnesota and was an Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1993 to 2015. He won the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2018.