He’s not one of the four captains for the 2015 Fighting Irish. He doesn’t lead Notre Dame in any statistical category. He might not be drafted in May despite running out of eligibility. But Notre Dame almost certainly would not be in a position to even have a chance at the playoffs if it wasn’t for the on field and sideline efforts of wide receiver Chris Brown.
On the field, Chris Brown has quietly developed into a reliable weapon in the Notre Dame offense. He’s racked up career highs in receptions (43), yards (555), and touchdowns (3) in his final season with the Fighting Irish – all with at least two games to go.