When the 2018 Notre Dame football season kicks off on Sept. 1 against the Michigan Wolverines, the offensive line will take on a new look with Irish stalwarts turned first-round picks Mike McGlinchey and Quenton Nelson collecting NFL paychecks after brilliant careers. Part of that new appearance will take shape on the right side of the line.
That’s where the duo of sophomores Tommy Kraemer and Robert Hainsey will take up residence at guard and tackle, respectively. Last season, the two players formed a largely effective tandem at the right tackle slot, which helped protect Irish signal caller Brandon Wimbush and pave the way for Notre Dame’s strong rushing attack.