Four Notre Dame offensive linemen—Zack Martin, Ronnie Stanley, Quenton Nelson and Mike McGlinchey—landed in the first round of the NFL draft from 2014 to 2018.
Every player in that group has enjoyed great success at the next level and earned lucrative second contracts as well.
Now Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt is on a trajectory to join that elite quartet.
Alt has long been considered one of the NFL's top prospects, and he goes into this draft as the top option at offensive tackle, per most analysts. He's fifth overall/OT1 on the B/R NFL Scouting Department big board, and B/R NFL scout Brandon Thorn offered a pro comparison of a "bigger/stronger Jake Matthews," who has now played 10 years for the Atlanta Falcons.