Which Notre Dame standouts made ESPN’s latest NFL draft projections?
The Irish are full of stars worthy of being selected in the 2027 NFL draft. Three of Notre Dame's standouts made ESPN's latest mock draft projections.
ESPN’s Jordan Reid has unveiled his preseason first-round predictions for the 2027 NFL draft, with three Notre Dame standouts making the top-15 list. Sophomore quarterback CJ Carr is projected to be the New York Jets' third overall pick, while junior cornerback Leonard Moore and sophomore safety Brauntae Johnson are expected to be taken by the Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers, respectively.
Reid believes Carr will excel in the Jets’ offense, which features wide receiver Garrett Wilson, running back Breece Hall, and tight ends Mason Taylor and Kenyon Sadiq. Moore could potentially fill a void for the Panthers if their current cornerback Mike Jackson retires or decides to enter free agency. Meanwhile, Johnson is seen as the Steelers’ backup option if they fail to secure a top-three signal caller following Aaron Rodgers' retirement.
Notre Dame, which was a unanimous College Football Playoff national champion pick this season, will now embark on a redemption tour after being left out of last year's CFP.
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