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Notre Dame Football: Breaking Down Irish's Most Uncertain Position

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Eight days from Notre Dame football’s season opener against Texas, the Irish depth chart is sharpening in focus. There’s still one position, however, with uncertainty and flexibility: tight end.

As quick as Notre Dame is to bill itself as “Tight End U,” and rightfully so, the Irish only bring back one reception for seven yards at the position—a first-quarter grab by Durham Smythe against Arizona State. Despite the lack of past production and clarity, Irish head coach Brian Kelly is confident in his five tight ends and the different strengths they bring onto the field.