For the 12 former Notre Dame Fighting Irish players whose phones didn’t ring during the 2019 NFL Draft, the hours afterward are an opportunity to field inquiries from interested teams and pick the right fit.
TYLER NEWSOME
Tyler Newsome, a former punter and captain, was the first to sign. He picked the Los Angeles Chargers, who had already drafted his teammates, Jerry Tillery and Drue Tranquill.
SAM MUSTIPHER & ALEX BARS
Captains Sam Mustipher and Alex Bars have selected the Chicago Bears, which will reunite them with former offensive line coach Harry Hiestand.