2018 ended in disaster for the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame, but their 12-0 regular season record was possible in large part to their sixth-ranked defense that ranked sixth in sport-reference.com’s simple rating system.
Some of that talent from the defensive side of the ball is entering the NFL, and is working out in front of the entire NFL this past week during the school’s pro day, including the Bengals.
The main attraction was interior defensive lineman Jerry Tillery. In an extremely strong class for pass rushers, Tillery has a claim as one of the more underrated prospects compared to those at his position.