One of the most critical position groups in the 2021 cycle for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is at running back. Yes, the Irish knocked it out of the park last year with the commitment of elite speedster Chris Tyree — but they still are in need of more offensive firepower from the position.
It’s no great secret that former running backs coach Autry Denson struggled mightily when it came to recruiting. It wasn’t just the elite players that Denson failed to woo to South Bend. The highest rated running back to commit on his watch was the #367th player in the country, Kyren Williams in the 2019 class.