22 PRESEASON 2019 BLUE & GOLD ILLUSTRATED
BY BRYAN DRISKELL
R
ecruiting is an inexact science,
and classes often look much
different by the time the play-
ers conclude their careers.
That definitely holds true of Notre
Dame's 2016 haul.
Four transfers, two dismissals and
the early departure of All-American
cornerback Julian Love have left this
group with 16 players in 2019. How-
ever, it is still expected to make a major
impact again for playoff contention.
THE SENIOR
TOUR
Notre Dame's 2019 team
is filled with veteran impact players
on both sides of the ball
Defensive ends Khalid Kareem (above left), Julian Okwara and Daelin Hayes spearheaded a Notre Dame pass rush that was ranked No. 4 in the nation last year
by Pro Football Focus.
PHOTO BY BILL PANZICA
