When was the last time Notre Dame football could claim that their defensive ends were one of the best groups in all of college football? It’s maybe been since the Stephon Tuitt days, but even then, probably not. Traditionally speaking, the Irish have a tough time landing the elite of the elite along the defensive line, and even this group proves that notion.
Looking at the rankings of Julian Okwara, Khalid Kareem, Daelin Hayes and Ade Ogundeji coming out of high school, one wouldn’t assume they would turn out this good. However, Okwara does come from good bloodlines, Kareem was formally an Alabama commit and legitimate four-star recruit, and Hayes was a five-star on rivals.