Both former Notre Dame offensive lineman Alex Bars and linebacker Te’von Coney were questionable to be drafted heading into the weekend. Few would have been surprised if either or both heard their names called in the NFL draft, but it also should not have been a shock when neither did.
In a rare moment of preparedness, this space had drafts ready to publish in case either was selected. In putting together those few hundred words, a couple Irish trends were included. Those trends continue, for now — having realized them at all, one starts to think about next year’s draft class.